| Sir Anthony Troup | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1921 |
| Died | 8 July 2008 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1934 – 1977 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Strongbow 3rd Submarine Squadron HMS Intrepid Far East Fleet |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross & Bar |
Vice Admiral Sir (John) Anthony (Rose) Troup KCB DSC & Bar (18 July 1921 – 8 July 2008) was the last Commander-in-Chief Far East Fleet.
Troup joined the Royal Navy in 1934.[1] He served in World War II initially in the submarine HMS Turbulent and then, from September 1943, as Commanding Officer of the submarine HMS Strongbow.[2] In January 1945 HMS Strongbow was badly battered by Japanese depth charges.[2]
He was appointed second-in-command of the carrier HMS Victorious in 1956, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Submarine Squadron in 1961 and then Captain of the ship HMS Intrepid in 1966.[1]
He went on to be Flag Officer Sea Training in 1969 and was the last Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet in 1971.[1] He was made Flag Officer, Submarines in 1972 and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1974.[1] He retired in 1977.[1]
In retirement he became Vice-Chairman and Group Managing Director of the shipbuilder Vosper Thornycroft.[2]
In 1943 he married Joy Gordon-Smith: by his first marriage he had two sons and a daughter.[3] In 1953 he married Cordelia Hope: they also had two sons and a daughter.[2]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Derek Empson |
Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet 1971 |
Succeeded by Post Disbanded |
| Preceded by Martin Lucey |
Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland 1974–1977 |
Succeeded by Sir Cameron Rusby |