His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd will be made a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) “for services to the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Royal Navy”.
His Excellency said: “I am truly honoured and delighted to receive a Knighthood in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. My wife, Karen and I have been bowled over by the warmth of islanders and how special Jersey is. It is a complete honour to continue to serve His Majesty and the people of Jersey.”