David Williams (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir David Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born |
22 October 1921 Ashford, Kent |
| Died | 16 July 2012 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1935–79 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
Naval Home Command Britannia Royal Naval College HMS Devonshire HMS Jewel |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches |
| Other work | Governor of Gibraltar (1982–85) |
Admiral Sir David Williams, GCB (22 October 1921 – 16 July 2012) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy and Governor of Gibraltar.
Naval career
Williams was appointed Flag Officer Second-in-Command Far East Fleet in 1970 and Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1974; he was then Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1976 to 1979 when he retired.[1]
Between 1980 and 1982 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United in 1889).[2] On 26 October 1982 he became the Governor of Gibraltar.[3] He held this position for three years until 19 November 1985.
He was a Vice-President of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society.[4]
References
- ↑ Whitakers Almanack 1979
- ↑ Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United in 1889)
- ↑ New Governor arrives today 26 October 1982
- ↑ "Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society Newsletter No 83 April 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Derek Empson |
Second Sea Lord 1974–1976 |
Succeeded by Sir Gordon Tait |
| Preceded by Sir Terence Lewin |
Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command 1976–1979 |
Succeeded by Sir Richard Clayton |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir William Jackson |
Governor of Gibraltar 1982–1985 |
Succeeded by Peter Terry |
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