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Barry Wilson (Royal Navy officer)

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Sir Barry Wilson
Born5 June 1936
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankVice Admiral
CommandsHMS Mohawk
HMS Cardiff
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath

Vice Admiral Sir Barry Nigel Wilson, KCB, (born 5 June 1936) is a former senior Royal Navy officer.

Educated at St Edward's School, Oxford and Britannia Royal Naval College, Wilson became commanding officer of the frigate HMS Mohawk in 1973 before becoming the first captain of the destroyer HMS Cardiff in 1978.[1] He went on to be Director of Navy Plans in 1983, Flag Officer Sea Training in 1986 and Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Programmes) in 1987.[2] His last appointment was as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Programmes and Personnel) in 1989 before retiring in 1992.[2]

In retirement he became chairman of SSAFA Forces Help.[2]

Family

In 1961 he married Elizabeth Ann Hardy; they had one son and one daughter.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Navy News - The Falklands Conflict - Fact Card - HMS Cardiff". www.navynews.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d Debrett's People of Today
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Programmes and Personnel)
1989–1992 		Succeeded by
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