Paul Evans (RAF officer)
Air Marshal Christopher Paul Anthony Evans, CB, OStJ, QHP, FRAeS (born 1954) is a former senior Royal Air Force officer and medical doctor. He served as Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces from 2012 to 2015.
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Air Marshal Paul Evans in February 2013 | |
| Birth name | Christopher Paul Anthony Evans |
| Born | 1954 (age 68–69) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1975–2015 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Service number | 5203329 |
| Unit | RAF Medical Services |
| Commands held | Defence Medical Services (2012–2015) |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Venerable Order of Saint John |
Early life
Evans was born in 1954.[1][2] He graduated from the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1978 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.[2]
Military career
On 18 November 1975, Evans was commissioned into the Medical Branch of the Royal Air Force as a pilot officer. He was given the service number 5203329.[3] On 13 July 1978, he was promoted to flying officer,[4] following his qualification as a medical doctor.[1] On 1 August 1979, he was promoted to flight lieutenant.[5] His first postings were as a junior medical officer at RAF Wyton and the RAF Hospitals at Ely, Cambridgeshire, Nocton Hall and RAF Halton. He was appointed a senior medical officer in 1983. This followed postings to RAF Leeming, RAF Coltishall and RAF Valley.[1] He transferred from a short service to a regular commission on 3 May 1984.[6] On 1 August 1984, he was promoted to squadron leader.[7] In 1987, he studied for a Diploma in Aviation Medicine.[1]
He then undertook a number of staff appointments. He was Command Flight Medical Officer at RAF Support Command, the Officer Commanding the medical wing of RAF Hospital Wegberg and then Medico-Legal Adviser to the Director General Medical Services (RAF).[1] He was promoted to wing commander on 1 August 1992.[8] He attended the RAF Staff College in 1996.[1] He joined the Surgeon General’s Department as the Medical Officer responsible for clinical policy.[1] He was promoted to group captain on 1 July 2002 as part of the half yearly promotions.[9] He was then appointed Deputy Director responsible for Medical Policy and Plans in the Director General Medical Services (RAF)'s Directorate.[1]
On 1 April 2003, he was appointed acting Director Healthcare within the Surgeon General’s Department. He attended the Royal College of Defence Studies in November 2004[1] He was promoted to air commodore on 1 January 2005 as part of the half yearly promotions.[10] Following his promotion, he became the substantive Director Healthcare.[1]
As of 2015, Evans was paid a salary of between £155,000 and £159,999 by the department, making him one of the 328 most highly paid people in the British public sector at that time.[11]
Personal life
Evans is a sprinter. He was the United Kingdom champion as a junior indoor junior athlete. He competed for Wales as a senior international.[2] He is the current President of RAF Athletics.[12]
Honours and decorations
In November 2009, he was appointed Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ).[13] He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2014 Birthday Honours.[14][15] On 31 March 2016, he relinquished the appointment as Honorary Surgeon to the Queen (QHS).[16]
Honour Ribbons:
- : Order of the Bath (CB)
- : Venerable Order of St John (OStJ)
References
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- ^ a b c "Air Marshal Paul Evans". Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "No. 46769". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 December 1975. p. 16301.
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- ^ "No. 53033". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 August 1992. p. 14682.
- ^ "No. 56620". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 July 2002. pp. 7894–7896.
- ^ "No. 57521". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 January 2005. p. 16360.
- ^ "Senior officials 'high earners' salaries as at 30 September 2015 - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ . RAF. Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "No. 59254". The London Gazette. 27 November 2009. pp. 20613–20614.
- ^ "No. 60895". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 June 2014. p. b3.
- ^ "Queen's birthday honours list 2014: Military". The Guardian. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ "No. 61545". The London Gazette (Supplement). 5 April 2016. p. 7750.