Derek Empson
Admiral Sir Leslie Derek Empson, GBE, KCB (29 October 1918 – 20 September 1997) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy who served as Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1974 to 1975.
Sir Derek Empson | |
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| Born | 29 October 1918 Sleaford, England |
| Died | 20 September 1997 (aged 78) Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1976 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Naval Home Command (1974–75) Far East Fleet (1969–71) Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers (1967–68) Carrier Strike Group Two (1967–68) HMS Eagle (1963–65) HMS Falcon (1952–54) 767 Naval Air Squadron (1946–48) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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