Peter Abbott
Peter Abbott | |
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| Born | 12 February 1942 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1964-2001 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Chawton HMS Ambuscade HMS Ajax Fleet |
| Battles / wars | Falklands War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
| Other work | Commissioner of Commonwealth War Graves |
Admiral Sir Peter Charles Abbott, GBE KCB (12 February 1942) is a former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.
Early life
Abbott was born on 12 February 1942.[1] He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge.[2]
Military career
Abbott was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1964.[3] He commanded the minesweeper, HMS Chawton, from 1972 to 1975 and then joined the staff of the Senior Naval Officer in the West Indies.[3]
He commanded the frigate, HMS Ambuscade, from 1976 to 1980 when he was made second-in-command of the aircraft carrier, HMS Bulwark.[3]
He was the Chief of Defence Staff's briefer during the Falklands War in 1982.[3] He then commanded the frigate, HMS Ajax and the First Frigate Squadron from 1983 to 1985.[3]
He became Director of Navy Plans in 1985 and, having been promoted to Rear Admiral, he was appointed Flag Officer Second Flotilla in 1989.[3] He was made Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in 1991 and, having been promoted to Vice Admiral, was appointed Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in 1993.[3] He became Commander-in-Chief Fleet and promoted to Admiral in 1995 and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff in 1997.[3]
In retirement he was made Chairman of the Trustees of the Royal Naval Museum.[4]
Honours and decorations
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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) | 1999 |
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Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) | 1994 |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal | 1977 |
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | 2002 |
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Officer of the Legion of Merit | (United States) |
References
- ^ "Abbott, Adm. Sir Peter (Charles)". Who's who 1998 : an annual biographical dictionary. New York: St. Martin's Press. 1998. ISBN 0312175914.
- ^ Queens' College e-bulletin for the 1960 Anniversary Celebration Invitation Dinner
- ^ a b c d e f g h Admiral Sir Peter Abbott Debretts
- ^ Royal Naval Mueum