Robert Squires
For the American chemist, see Robert R. Squires.
| Robert Squires | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Hermione HMS Bristol 8th Frigate Squadron First Flotilla Submarines Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Vice Admiral Robert Risley Squires DL (born 1927) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Naval career
Squires joined the Royal Navy as a Sub-lieutenant in 1946.[1] He was given command of the frigate HMS Hermione in 1971 and of the destroyer HMS Bristol in 1975.[2] He went on to be Commanding Officer of the frigate HMS Ajax as well as Captain of the 8th Frigate Squadron in 1976, Flag Officer, First Flotilla in 1977 and Flag Officer Submarines in 1978.[3] After that he became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1982 before retiring in 1983.[3]
He lives at Seaview, Isle of Wight and became Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight.[4]
Family
He is married to Sue.[5]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 38335. p. 3724. 25 June 1948. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ Captains of Royal Navy Warships
- 1 2 Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 50247. p. 12219. 5 September 1985. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ HMS Tireless Barrow Submariners Association
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Fieldhouse |
Flag Officer Submarines 1978–1981 |
Succeeded by Sir Peter Herbert |
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Baird |
Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland 1982–1983 |
Succeeded by Sir Nicholas Hunt |
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