Deric Holland-Martin
Admiral Sir Douglas Eric Holland-Martin, GCB, DSO, DSC & Bar, DL (10 April 1906 – 6 January 1977) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel from 1957 to 1959.
Sir Douglas Eric Holland-Martin | |
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| Nickname(s) | Deric |
| Born | 10 April 1906 London, England |
| Died | 6 January 1977 (aged 70) Kemerton, Worcestershire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1920–1966 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Imperial Defence College (1964–66) Allied Forces Mediterranean (1961–64) Mediterranean Fleet (1961–64) Flag Officer, Air (Home) (1960–61) Second Sea Lord (1958–59) HMS Eagle (1953–54) 4th Destroyer Flotilla (1949–50) HMS Agincourt (1949–50) HMS Faulknor (1944) HMS Nubian (1942–43) HMS Holderness (1940) HMS Tartar (1939–40) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Cross & Bar |
| Spouse(s) | Dame Rosamund Holland-Martin |
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