Michael Gregory (Royal Navy officer)
| Michael Gregory OBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1945 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1964 - 2000 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Cumberland Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Rear Admiral (Alexander) Michael Gregory OBE (born 15 December 1945) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland.
Naval career
Educated at Marlborough College,[1] Gregory joined the Royal Navy in 1964.[2] After commanding three submarines,[2] he became captain of the frigate HMS Cumberland in 1988.[3] Then after a tour as Assistant Director of Naval Staff Duties in the Ministry of Defence, he was made naval attaché in Washington D. C. in 1994 and Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland in 1997 before retiring in 2000.[4]
In retirement he was made chief executive of the Mechanical and Metal Trades Confederation and then Chief Executive of the Energy Industries Council.[5] He also became Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.[2]
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Tolhurst |
Flag Officer Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland 1997–2000 |
Succeeded by Derek Anthony |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Donald Ross |
Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire 2008 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |