Steuart Pringle
Sir Steuart Pringle | |
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Birth name | Steuart Robert Pringle |
Born | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath | 21 July 1928
He was styled as the 10th Baronet of Stichill from 1961 to 2016, when a court accepted DNA evidence that established he was not the biological grandson of the 8th baronet. His cousin
Early life and education
Pringle was born in Dover on 21 July 1928, the only child of Sir Norman Hamilton Pringle of Stichill, 9th Baronet (1903–1961), and his first wife, Winifred Olive Curran (died 1975).[3] He was educated at Sherborne School.[5]
Military career
Pringle joined the Royal Marines in 1946.[5] He was appointed commanding officer of 45 Commando in 1971 and had a tour at Headquarters Commando Forces from 1974 in which role he was promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel.[6] Promoted to major-general on 1 February 1978 (local major-general from 20 February 1978),[7] he then became Major General Commando Forces.[8]
Pringle went on to be chief of staff to the Commandant General Royal Marines in 1979 and Commandant General Royal Marines in 1981.[8] On 17 October 1981, he was injured by an IRA car bomb attached to his red Volkswagen car outside his home in Dulwich, South London as he went to take his pet black Labrador, Bella to the park for a run. One of the first questions he asked was, "How's my dog?" His dog, Bella, was unscathed but Pringle lost his right leg in the incident and badly injured his left.[9]
As Commandant General of the Royal Marines, he was seen welcoming the Commandos home following the Falklands War.[10] He was named BBC Pebble Mill Man of the Year for his "outstanding achievement and bravery". He later returned to duties, and retired in June 1984.[11]
Later life
In retirement he became chairman and Chief Executive of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust.[8] He died in London on 18 April 2013.[1]
Honours
Pringle was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 1982 Birthday Honours.[2]
He was awarded an
Personal life
In 1953, Sir Steuart married Jacqueline Marie Gladwell,[5] only daughter of Wilfrid Hubert Gladwell. They had two sons and two daughters. His eldest son, Simon, had been the heir apparent to the baronetcy.[3]
DNA case
Norman Hamilton Pringle and his son Sir Steuart were recognised as the 9th and 10th
In 2009, Sir Steuart agreed to
References
- ^ a b c d "Lieutenant-General Sir Steuart Pringle: Marine who survived an IRA car bomb". The Independent. 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Daily Telegraph Obituary – Sir Steuart Pringle, Bt". Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
- ^ a b "Accountant wins baronetcy battle". BBC News. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Lt General Sir Steuart Robert Pringle, KCB". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "No. 46440". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 December 1974. p. 13195.
- ^ "No. 47451". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 January 1978. p. 1262.
- ^ a b c Clan Pringle Archived 16 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine, clanpringle.org.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Once More, Terror in the Streets", Time. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Britain's Small Wars Archived 28 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine, britains-smallwars.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "No. 49800". The London Gazette (Supplement). 9 July 1984. p. 9432.
- ^ "Honorary Graduates A-Z". City University London. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ Russell, Judy G. (26 June 2016). "Opening a can of worms". The Legal Genealogist. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ Bingham, John (20 June 2016). "Accountant wins legal claim to baronetcy in 'cuckoo in the nest' case that could challenge the British class system". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "JUDGMENT In the matter of the Baronetcy of Pringle of Stichill" (PDF). 20 June 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2019.