About David Brown
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 77). David Brown was a British military officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir David Worthington Brown, (28 November 1927 – 13 July 2005) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer, Plymouth.
Naval career Educated in HMS Conway, Brown joined the Royal Navy in June 1945. After commanding four minesweepers, he took over the destroyer , then successively the frigates and and finally the destroyer . He went on to be Flag Officer, Plymouth and Admiral Superintendent at Devonport in 1982 before retiring in 1985.
In retirement he became a consultant to the insurance brokers, Hogg Group and Chairman of the Governors of Broadmoor Hospital.
Family In 1958 Brown married Etienne Hester Boileau; they had three daughters.
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Who was David Brown?
Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth
When was David Brown born?
David Brown was born on 28 November 1927 in London.
When did David Brown die?
David Brown died on 13 July 2005.
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David Brown was a military officer.
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David Brown was British.
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