Barry Wilson (Royal Navy officer)
Sir Barry Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 June 1936 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Mohawk HMS Cardiff |
| Awards | Knight 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.
Naval career
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
- ^ "Navy News - The Falklands Conflict - Fact Card - HMS Cardiff". www.navynews.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
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