John Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork
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John William Boyle, 14th Earl of Cork and 14th Earl of Orrery DSC
VRD
(12 May 1916 – 14 November 2003), styled The Honourable John Boyle from 1965 to 1995, was an Irish peer.
He was educated at Harrow
and King's College London
, graduating in 1937. He fought in World War II
, being mentioned in despatches on two occasions, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
. His son, Jonathan, succeeded him to the Earldom in 2003.
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers, and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is...
VRD
Volunteer Reserve Decoration
The Volunteer Reserve Decoration was awarded to commissioned officers in the United Kingdom's Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve for long service and good conduct.The VRD was established in 1908...
(12 May 1916 – 14 November 2003), styled The Honourable John Boyle from 1965 to 1995, was an Irish peer.
He was educated at Harrow
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and King's College London
King's College London
King's College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's has a claim to being the third oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and...
, graduating in 1937. He fought in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, being mentioned in despatches on two occasions, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers, and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is...
. His son, Jonathan, succeeded him to the Earldom in 2003.