David Gregory (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir David Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 October 1909 Perth, Scotland |
| Died |
21 March 1975 (aged 65) Alyth, Scotland |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1923–1966 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
Scotland and Northern Ireland (1964–66) Admiral Superintendent HMNB Devonport (1960–64) 2nd Submarine Flotilla (1954–55) HMS Maidstone (1954–55) HMS Constance (1945–46) HMS Traveller (1941–42) HMS Sturgeon (1938–40) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in Despatches |
Vice Admiral Sir George David Archibald Gregory KBE, CB, DSO & Bar (8 October 1909 – 21 March 1975) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Naval career
Gregory became a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1930.[1] He served in the Second World War as Commanding Officer of the submarines HMS Sturgeon and HMS Traveller and the destroyer HMS Constance.[1] In a single action in September 1940 HMS Sturgeon torpedoed an enemy transport ship with the loss of 4,000 German troops.[2] He was appointed Admiral Superintendent of HM Dockyard, Devonport in 1960,[3] and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1964 before retiring in 1966.[4]
References
- 1 2 U-boat.net
- ↑ We sink a transport Life magazine, Volume 9, No. 20, 11 November 1940
- ↑ Scottish Surnames
- ↑ Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Arthur Hezlet |
Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland 1964–1966 |
Succeeded by Sir John Hayes |
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