| Anthony Morton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1923 |
| Died | 6 May 2006 Winchester, Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1941-1984 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Anthony Storrs Morton GBE KCB (6 November 1923 - 6 May 2006) was Vice-Chief of Defence Staff.
Educated at Loretto School, Morton was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1941 during World War II.[1]
He was appointed Senior Naval Officer Northern Ireland in 1968 and Senior Naval Member at the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1971.[1] He went on to be Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Policy) in 1973 and Flag Officer First Flotilla in 1975.[1] He was appointed Vice-Chief of Defence Staff in 1977 and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in 1978.[1]
In 1980 he was appointed UK Military Representative to NATO; he retired in 1984.[1]
In retirement he became King of Arms of the Order of the British Empire as well as Rear-Admiral and then Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom.[1]
He died in 2006 after a long illness.[2]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Henry Leach |
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff 1977–1978 |
Succeeded by Sir Edwin Bramall |
| Preceded by Sir Raymond Lygo |
Vice Chief of the Naval Staff 1978–1980 |
Succeeded by Sir William Staveley |
| Heraldic offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir George Gordon-Lennox |
King of Arms of the Order of the British Empire 1983 – 1997 |
Succeeded by Sir Patrick Hine |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir Anthony Griffin |
Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom October 1988–November 1988 |
Succeeded by Sir James Eberle |
| Preceded by Sir Anthony Griffin |
Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom November 1998–January 1994 |
Succeeded by Sir James Eberle |