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Moira Cameron

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (circa 1965- )
    Born in United Kingdom
    Resided in Argyll, Scotland
    Former British Armed Forces Warrant Officer
    First female to be appointed a Beefeater Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London in London, England (December 2006)
    Began official Beefeater duties (September 3, 2007)

Why she might be annoying:

    The origin of her job position's Beefeater nickname is disputed.
    She was unable to begin her Beefeater duties immediately after her appointment due to her British Army service obligations.
    Despite the history of female leadership in British monarchy, government and military, her break in the male Yeoman Warder tradition was criticized by some people.
    She admitted to carrying cosmetics in her Beefeater uniform pockets.
    She was allegedly afraid of ravens, a protected commodity at the Tower.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She became part of an organization that has been guarding and serving the Tower of London since 1485.
    She competed with five male candidates for her position and became the first female Beefeater after two women had previously applied for the job.
    She had previously served in the British Army for over 20 years, attaining the Warrant Officer rank.
    She stated that her Army experience prepared her for a position in an all male work environment, and she discussed her military experience to defend her Beefeater position to others.
    She had the same job description, benefits and uniform as her male co- workers.
    Her job description included 21 specific daily duties, guarding the tower's Crown Jewels, and being a Tower tour guide.

Credit: Pr31wnb


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 79 Votes: 78.48% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 40 Votes: 42.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 225 Votes: 43.56% Annoying