David Gregory (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir David Gregory | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1930 - 1966 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Sturgeon HMS Traveller HMS Constance Scotland and Northern Ireland |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Vice Admiral Sir (George) David (Archibald) Gregory KBE CB DSO (1909–1975) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Naval career
Gregory became a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1930.[1] He served in World War II as Commanding Officer of the submarines HMS Sturgeon and HMS Traveller and the destroyer HMS Constance.[1] In a single action in September 1940 HMS Sturgeon torpedoed an enemy transport ship with the loss of 4,000 German troops.[2] He was appointed Admiral Superintendent of HM Dockyard, Devonport in 1960[3] and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1964 before retiring in 1966.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U-boat.net
- ↑ We sink a transport Life magazine, Volume 9, No. 20, 11 November 1940
- ↑ Scottish Surnames
- ↑ Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Arthur Hezlet |
Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland 1964–1966 |
Succeeded by Sir John Hayes |