Michael Gregory (Royal Navy officer)
Rear Admiral Alexander Michael Gregory, CVO, OBE (born 15 December 1945) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2000.
Michael Gregory | |
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| Born | 15 December 1945 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1964–2000 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland HMS Cumberland |
| Awards | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Naval career
Gregory joined the Royal Navy in 1964.[1] After commanding three submarines,[1] he became captain of the HMS Cumberland in 1988.[2] Following a tour as Assistant Director of Naval Staff Duties in the Ministry of Defence, he was made naval attaché in Washington D. C. in 1994 and Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland in 1997, before retiring in 2000.[3]
Post-service career
In retirement Gregory was made chief executive of the Mechanical and Metal Trades Confederation and then Chief Executive of the Energy Industries Council.[4] He also became Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.[1]
Gregory was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2020 Birthday Honours.[5]
References
- Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire
- Captains of Royal Navy Warships
- Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
- Creative, Lawrence. "Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel | Beardmore Hotel". www.thebeardmore.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B4.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Tolhurst |
Flag Officer Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland 1997–2000 |
Succeeded by Derek Anthony |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Donald Ross |
Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire 2008–2020 |
Succeeded by Jill Williamina Young |