Derrick Kent
| Derrick Kent | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Sea Nymph HMS H33 HMS Spark 22nd Escort Squadron Malta Dockyard |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Rear Admiral Derrick George Kent CB was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Malta.
History
Kent joined the Royal Navy in 1940 and served in the Second World War becoming commanding officer of the submarine HMS Sea Nymph in April 1943, commanding officer of the submarine HMS H33 in September 1943 and commanding officer of the submarine HMS Spark in February 1944.[1]
After the War he became Deputy Director of Under-surface Warfare at the Admiralty in July 1960, commander of the 22nd Escort Squadron and captain of HMS Plymouth in May 1963, Commodore, Clyde Submarine Base in August 1967.[2] He went on to be Flag Officer, Malta in June 1969.[2]
References
- ↑ "Derrick George Kent, RN". U Boat.net. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Senior Royal Navy appointments". Retrieved 8 February 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dudley Davenport |
Flag Officer, Malta 1969–1971 |
Succeeded by John Templeton-Cotill |