About James Kennon
Lived 1925 – 1991 (aged 65). James Kennon was a British naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir James Edward Campbell Kennon KCB CBE (26 November 1925 – 22 January 1991) was a Royal Navy officer who ended his career as Chief of Fleet Support.
He was educated at Stowe School.
Naval career Kennon joined the Royal Navy in 1945. On promotion to rear admiral, he was appointed Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) in 1978 and Port Admiral at Rosyth as well as Chief Naval Supply & Secretariat Officer in 1979. Following promotion to vice admiral, he became Chief of Fleet Support in 1981. In that capacity he managed the run-down of Chatham Dockyard before he retired in 1983. He died in January 1991.
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Who was James Kennon?
Royal Navy admiral (1925–1991)
When was James Kennon born?
James Kennon was born on 26 November 1925 in Liverpool.
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James Kennon died on 22 January 1991 in Hampshire.
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James Kennon was a naval officer.
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James Kennon was British.
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