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Born on August 20, 1967, Jerry Kyd is a military officer. That puts Jerry Kyd at 58 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Southampton. Recorded honors include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2019).
My Take
Jerry Kyd commands the kind of respect that comes only from a lifetime of service. Educated at the University of Southampton and rising through the Royal Navy to become Fleet Commander, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 and now serves as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. Reaching the upper echelons of the navy and then being entrusted with governing an island speaks to a depth of trust and accomplishment that few ever attain. His is not a glamorous, spotlight-seeking career, but there is real weight in a life spent guarding a nation's waters. I have deep admiration for people who serve so steadily and so quietly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Kyd
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・キッド
- Reading
- じぇりー・きっど
- Born
- August 20, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Occupation
- military officer
2. Background
- University
- University of Southampton
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Kyd
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20707202
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Kyd born?
Born August 20, 1967 (age 58).
What does Jerry Kyd do?
Jerry Kyd works as military officer.