(1933-08-11)11 August 1933 Newmore, Invergordon, Ross-shire
Died
19 July 2011(2011-07-19) (aged 77) Shedfield, Hampshire
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
Royal Navy
Years of service
1947–1993
Rank
Admiral of the Fleet
Commands held
First Sea Lord Commander-in-Chief Britannia Royal Naval College HMS Newcastle HMS Bacchante
Battles/wars
Cold War Falklands War
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
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