Vice Admiral Sir George David Archibald Gregory &

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(8 October 1909 – 21 March 1975) was a

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officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Naval career

Gregory became a

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in the

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as Commanding Officer of the

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s and and the

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. In a single action in September 1940 HMS ''Sturgeon''

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ed an enemy transport ship with the loss of 4,000 German troops. He was appointed

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from March 1957 to April 1960. He was next appointed Admiral-Superintendent, Devonport in 1960, and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1964 before retiring in 1966.Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gregory, David 1909 births 1975 deaths Royal Navy vice admirals Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companions of the Order of the Bath Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Royal Navy submarine commanders Military personnel from Perth, Scotland