| Sir Andrew Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1918 |
| Died | 1994 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Home Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Andrew Mackenzie Lewis KCB JP (1918–1994) was Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command.
Lewis joined the Royal Navy and fought in World War II being mentioned in despatches for his service in HMS Ashanti.[1]
He was appointed Director-General, Weapons (Naval) at the Ministry of Defence in 1965[2] and Flag Officer, Flotillas for the Western Fleet in 1968.[3] He went on to be Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1970[4] and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command in 1972;[5] he retired in 1974.[6]
In retirement he became Chairman of the Anglian Water Authority.[7] He was also made an Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex.[8] Between 1976 and 1977 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United 1889).[9]
He was also Lord Lieutenant of Essex from 1978 to 1992.[10] He died in 1994.[11]
In 1943 he married Rachel Elizabeth Leatham:[12] their children included the Very Reverend Christopher Lewis, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.[13]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Frank Twiss |
Second Sea Lord 1970–1971 |
Succeeded by Sir Derek Empson |
| Preceded by Sir Horace Law |
Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command 1972–1974 |
Succeeded by Sir Derek Empson |