Gwyn Jenkins


Sir Gwyn Jenkins

Jenkins in 2022
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Marines
Years of service1990–present
RankGeneral
CommandsFirst Sea Lord
Commandant General Royal Marines
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff
3 Commando Brigade
Special Boat Service
Battles / warsThe Troubles
International Force East Timor
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins is a senior Royal Marines officer: since 15 May 2025 he has served as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

He served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from August 2022 to June 2024. He was concurrently appointed Commandant General Royal Marines in November 2022.