Bruce Richardson (Royal Navy officer)
Rear-Admiral Alexander Bruce Richardson, CB (born September 1941) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer Sea Training from 1989 to 1991.
Bruce Richardson | |
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| Born | September 1941 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1960–1992 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands held | 4th Frigate Squadron HMS Avenger |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Naval career
Richardson joined the Royal Navy in 1960. He became naval attaché in Moscow in 1982, commanding officer of the frigate HMS Avenger and commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron in September 1983 and Flag Officer Sea Training in December 1989.[1] He went on to be Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla in September 1991 before retiring in April 1992.[1]
Richardson was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1992 Birthday Honours.[2]
Later life
In retirement Richardson became chief harbourmaster for the Port of London Authority.[3]
References
- Mackie, Colin. "Senior Royal Navy Appointments from 1865" (PDF). Gulabin. Colin Mackie. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- "No. 52952". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 June 1992. p. 2.
- "Rear Admiral Bruce Richardson RN (Retd), CB, FNI". Lloyds Maritime Academy. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Roy Newman |
Flag Officer Sea Training 1989–1991 |
Succeeded by Michael Boyce |
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