Sir cosmo haskard biography definition
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governor, was born on 25 November in Dublin, the son of John McDougall Haskard, a British army officer and his wife Alicia, née Hutchins, whose family had been landowners in Co Cork. His earliest years were spent in Ireland and England and in he went with his father to Egypt and two years later to China. In he was sent back to England to prep school from where he went on to Cheltenham. In his father, Brigadier-General Haskard, retired and settled near Bantry in Co Cork. Haskard went on to Sandhurst and passed out in second place at the end of the course. However, a chest infection caused him to fail his medical which led to a change in career prospects. In he entered Pembroke College, Cambridge, to read modern languages with colonial service in mind.
War and Africa
War with Germany becoming increasingly likely, Haskard received a Territorial Army kommission at Cambridge and when war broke out he joined the Royal Irish Fusiliers. His application to join the Colonial Service was a
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Foreword
This has been a hugely significant year for the Journal with much to note and commemorate in what is our 50th anniversary. This issue has returned to what is more the norm in size articles in pages-after a few years of exceptionally large contributions. The quality, however, remains the same I hope!
To start on a very sad note, I regret to have to report the passing of Sir Cosmo Haskard (aged ) in February of this year. During his time as Governor of the Falkland Islands () and thereafter he was a great supporter of the Falklands and undoubtedly his interventions and representations to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office paid a large part in securing the future of the Islands at what was a very difficult time. These events are aptly recorded by David Tatham in his obituary to Sir Cosmo. He was, of course, Governor at the time the Journal was founded () and his respect for, friendship and close working relationship with Tommy Thompson, Colonial Secretary, undoubtedly was
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The Falkland Islands Defence Force – The oldest land unit of the British Overseas Territories
As a locally raised defence unit from a British Overseas Territory, the Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) has been working alongside the British Armed Forces for over a century.
Following British Army doctrine, the FIDF has achieved a respectful position as a qualified and well-trained unit of volunteers.
Some of the fourteen British Overseas Territories are home to military installations of the UK, playing a role in the British expeditionary capabilities. Britain retains responsibility for defence and foreign affairs of its overseas possessions. The country also maintains a military presence in the Falklands, Gibraltar, the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
This article was submitted to the UK Defence Journal by J. Vitor Tossini. Vitor is a student of International Relations at the Sao Paulo State University. He also explores