John Treacher
Admiral Sir John Devereux Treacher KCB (23 September 1924 – 30 April 2018) was a British naval officer. He served as Commander-in-Chief Fleet from 1975 to 1977.
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Born | 23 September 1924 |
Died | 30 April 2018 93) | (aged
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Years of service | 1941–1977 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Eagle Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
In retirement he became Chief Executive of National Car Parks. He was also Deputy Chairman of Westland Group and a Director of Meggitt. He was named chairman of London's Playboy Club in an attempt to secure a gambling license that had been denied over concerns regarding his predecessor.[1]
Treacher died on 30 April 2018 at the age of 93.[2]
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