John Friedberger
| John Friedberger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1937 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1990 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
Royal Hussars Royal Brunei Armed Forces British Forces Cyprus |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Major General John Peter William Friedberger CB, CBE (born 27 May 1937) is a former British Army officer who became Commander British Forces Cyprus.
Military career
Educated at Red House School in York and Wellington College, Friedberger was commissioned into the 10th Royal Hussars in 1956.[1] He became commanding officer of the Royal Hussars in 1975, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in 1982 and Assistant Chief of Staff at Northern Army Group in 1986.[1] He went on to be Commander British Forces Cyprus and Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas in 1988 before retiring in 1990.[2]
In retirement Friedberger became Chairman of the British Helicopter Advisory Board.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Who's Who 2010, A & C Black, 2010, ISBN 978-1-4081-1414-8
- ↑ "Ministry of Defence and Senior Tri-Service Appointments" (PDF). Retrieved 7 June 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kenneth Hayr |
Commander British Forces Cyprus 1988–1990 |
Succeeded by Sandy Hunter |
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