Nicholas Hill-Norton
| The Honourable Sir Nicholas Hill-Norton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1939 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1957 - 1995 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Antelope Fishery Protection Squadron HMS Southampton HMS Invincible |
| Battles/wars | Cod Wars |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice-Admiral The Honourable Sir Nicholas John Hill-Norton KCB (born 13 July 1939) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments).
Naval career
Born the son of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Hill-Norton[1] and educated at Marlborough College and the Royal Naval College Dartmouth, Hill-Norton joined the Royal Navy in 1957.[2] He became commanding officer of the frigate HMS Antelope in 1974, commander of the Fishery Protection Squadron in 1978, commanding officer of the destroyer HMS Southampton in 1980 and commanding officer of the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible in 1983.[2] He went on to be Flag Officer, Gibraltar in 1987, Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla and Commander Anti-Submarine Warfare Striking Force Atlantic in 1990 and Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments) in 1992 before retiring in 1995.[2]
In retirement he became a defence advisor to GEC-Marconi and then to BAE Systems.[2]
Family
In 1966, he married Ann Jennifer Mason; they had two sons and one daughter.[2]
References
- ↑ Obituary: Admiral of the Fleet Lord Hill-Norton The Telegraph, 19 May 2004
- 1 2 3 4 5 Who's Who 2010, A & C Black, 2010, ISBN 978-1-408-11414-8
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Kenneth Hayr |
Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments) 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Sir Alexander Harley |