About Derek Empson
Lived 1918 – 1997 (aged 78). Derek Empson was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir Leslie Derek Empson, (29 October 1918 – 20 September 1997) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy who served as Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1974 to 1975.
Naval career Educated at Eastbourne College, Empson joined the Royal Navy at as a pilot 1940. He served in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. and became Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1971. he became Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and Flag Officer Portsmouth Area in 1974. He also held the posts of Rear-Admiral and then Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom.
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Who was Derek Empson?
Royal Navy admiral (1918-1997)
When was Derek Empson born?
Derek Empson was born on 29 October 1918 in Sleaford.
When did Derek Empson die?
Derek Empson died on 1 September 1997 in Hampshire.
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Derek Empson was a naval officer.
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