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Revision as of 23:27, 8 February 2021
Vice-Admiral SIR Peter William Gretton, K.C.B., D.S.O.**, O.B.E., D.S.C. (27 August, 1912 – 11 November, 1992) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 June, 1934.[1]
World War II
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 June, 1942.[2]
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1942.[3]
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1948.[4]
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 July, 1958.[5]
Gretton was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 10 March, 1961. He retired on 30 May, 1963.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Brian Dean |
Captain of H.M.S. Sabre 11 Jan, 1941 – 11 Feb, 1942 |
Succeeded by Reginald L. Caple |
| Preceded by James M. Rowland |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolverine 3 Mar, 1942 – Nov, 1942 |
Succeeded by Ian M. Clegg |
| Preceded by Clive Gwinner |
Captain of H.M.S. Duncan 12 Apr, 1943 – Nov, 1943 |
Succeeded by Denis G. D. Hall-Wright |
| Preceded by Raymond Hart |
Captain of H.M.S. Vidette 6 Nov, 1943 – 1 Dec, 1943 |
Succeeded by Raymond Hart |
| Preceded by Sir Lawrence G. Durlacher |
Fifth Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff 1962 – 1963 |
Succeeded by Sir Frank H. E. Hopkins |
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