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Martin Noel Lucey CB

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(21 January 1920 – 8 July 1992) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland and Admiral President Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Naval career

Educated at

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, Holt, Norfolk, Lucey entered the Royal Navy in 1938. He served in the Second World War being promoted lieutenant in 1941 and being awarded the

in 1944. He became commanding officer of the

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HMS ''Puma'' as well as captain of the 7th Frigate Squadron in early 1966, director of Seamen Officer Appointments later that year, and

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in 1968. He went on to be Admiral President Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 1970Kelly's Handbook 1976 and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1972 before retiring in 1974.Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
In retirement Lucey lived in Houghton, West Sussex, and died on 8 July 1992.

Family

In 1947 he married Barbara Mary Key. They had two sons and one daughter.

References

, - {{DEFAULTSORT:Lucey, Martin 1920 births 1992 deaths Admiral presidents of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich Companions of the Order of the Bath People educated at Gresham's School Royal Navy rear admirals Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) Royal Navy officers of World War II