Peter Terry transferred to the General Duties Branch in April 1956.
13 Facts About Peter Terry
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Peter Terry was there in September 1969 when Colonel Gaddafi overthrew King Idris of Libya in a coup.
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Peter Terry oversaw withdrawal of British troops from El Adem and Tobruk in March 1970.
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Peter Terry was appointed the Assistant Chief of Staff in the Plans and Policy Division of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in 1975.
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On 30 April 1979, Peter Terry was appointed Commander-in-Chief of RAF Germany.
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Peter Terry remained as Deputy SACEUR until 16 July 1984 and he retired from the RAF several months later.
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Peter Terry was Governor of Gibraltar from 19 November 1985 to December 1989.
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The attack took place at 9 pm, while Peter Terry was sitting reading.
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Peter Terry's face had to be rebuilt as the shots shattered his face and two high-velocity bullets lodged a fraction of an inch from his brain.
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In 1983 Peter Terry was made as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
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Finally, in 2006, Peter Terry was installed as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
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Peter Terry was a strong supporter of his local church and a keen golfer until his old leg wound began to give him trouble and restrict his mobility.
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Peter Terry is survived by his wife, son and daughter.