Peter Woodhead
| Sir Peter Woodhead | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1939 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1962 - 1994 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Jupiter HMS Rhyl HMS Illustrious 2nd Flotilla 1st Flotilla |
| Battles/wars | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir (Anthony) Peter Woodhead KCB (born 30 July 1939) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic.
Naval career
Educated at Leeds Grammar School, HMS Conway and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Woodhead joined the Royal Navy in 1962.[1] He served in the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation in the 1960s and was given command of the frigates HMS Jupiter in 1974 and HMS Rhyl in 1975.[1] He was appointed Director of Naval Operations in 1985, Commander of the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in 1986 and Flag Officer 2nd Flotilla in 1988.[1] He went on to be Flag Officer 1st Flotilla in 1989 and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in 1991 before retiring in 1994.[2]
In retirement he became Prisons Ombudsman.[3]
Family
In 1964 he married Carol; they have one son and one daughter.[1]
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir James Weatherall |
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic 1991–1993 |
Succeeded by Sir Peter Abbott |