About John Cuthbert
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 85). John Cuthbert was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir John Wilson Cuthbert (9 April 1902 – 7 December 1987) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Naval career Cuthbert joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman in 1919. He served in World War II as Commanding Officer of the cruiser HMS Glasgow, as a member of the Joint Planning Staff at the British Admiralty and then as Commanding Officer of the cruiser HMS Ajax.
He lived at Hurstbourne Tarrant in Hampshire and was a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire.
Family In 1928 he married Betty Wake Shorrock; they had no children.
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Who was John Cuthbert?
Royal Navy admiral (1902-1987)
When was John Cuthbert born?
John Cuthbert was born on 9 April 1902.
When did John Cuthbert die?
John Cuthbert died on 7 December 1987.
What was John Cuthbert's occupation?
John Cuthbert was a naval officer.
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· DBpedia: John Cuthbert (Royal Navy officer)
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