| Peter Abbott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1942 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1964-2001 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Chawton HMS Ambuscade HMS Ajax Fleet |
| Battles/wars | Falklands War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Peter Charles Abbott GBE KCB (12 February 1942) is a former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.
Educated at Queens' College, Cambridge,[1] Abbott was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1964.[2] He commanded the minesweeper, HMS Chawton, from 1972 to 1975 and then joined the staff of the Senior Naval Officer in the West Indies.[2]
He commanded the frigate, HMS Ambuscade, from 1976 to 1980 when he was made second-in-command of the aircraft carrier, HMS Bulwark.[2]
He was the Chief of Defence Staff's briefer during the Falklands War in 1982.[2] He then commanded the frigate, HMS Ajax and the First Frigate Squadron from 1983 to 1985.[2]
He became Director of Navy Plans in 1985 and Flag Officer Second Flotilla in 1989.[2] He was made Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in 1991 and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in 1993.[2] He became Commander-in-Chief Fleet in 1995 and Vice-Chief of Defence Staff in 1997.[2]
In retirement he was made Chairman of the Trustees of the Royal Naval Museum.[3]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Peter Woodhead |
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic 1993–1995 |
Succeeded by Sir Ian Garnett |
| Preceded by Sir Hugo White |
Commander-in-Chief Fleet 1995–1997 |
Succeeded by Sir Michael Boyce |
| Preceded by Sir John Willis |
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff 1997–2001 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony Bagnall |