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Peter Spencer (Royal Navy officer)

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Sir Peter Spencer
Born1947
Brighton, Sussex
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1965–2003
RankVice Admiral
CommandsNaval Home Command
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath

Vice Admiral Sir Peter Spencer KCB (born 1947) is a Royal Navy officer who became Second Sea Lord.

Born in Brighton and educated at both Queens' College, Cambridge and Southampton University, Spencer was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1965.[1]

In 1992 he was appointed Director of Operational Requirements for the Royal Navy and in 1995 went on to be Director General Fleet Support for Operations and Plans.[1] In 1997 he became Director General Surface Ships and Controller of the Navy.[1]

In 2000 he became Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief, Naval Home Command and in 2003 he became Chief of Defence Procurement.[1]

In retirement he became Chief Executive of Action for ME, a charity supporting people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.[2]

Family

He is married to Lisa and they have four children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Chief of Defence Procurement at the Ministry of Defence No. 10 Downing Street, 23 March 2003
  2. ^ Action for ME
Military offices
Preceded by Controller of the Navy
1997–2000 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Second Sea Lord
2000–2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Defence Procurement
2003–2007 		Succeeded by
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