James Hewitt
Military
After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Hewitt was commissioned into the Life Guards), British Army, on 8 April 1978 as a second lieutenant. He was promoted to lieutenant) on 8 April 1980. He transferred from a short service commission to a special regular commission on 1 October 1981. He was promoted to acting captain) on 8 October 1984. On 21 October 1985, he transferred from a special regular commission to a regular commission. In 1991, he served as a Challenger tank squadron commander in the Gulf War. He was mentioned in despatches "in recognition of service during the operation in the Gulf" in June 1991. He failed the exam for promotion to major) three times.
Military
On 1 March 1994, he was retired from the British Army after 17 years of military service. The BBC reported in 2003 that in retirement, Hewitt was granted the rank of major which was "in line with common army practice".
Business and media career
Hewitt opened a golf driving range in 1994.
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