About John Eaton
Lived 1902 – 1981 (aged 78). John Eaton was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir John Willson Musgrave Eaton, (3 November 1902 – 21 July 1981 ) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief America and West Indies Station from 1955 to 1956.
Naval career Eaton joined the Royal Navy in 1916 and served in the First World War. After the war he served in destroyers and then in submarines.
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Who was John Eaton?
Royal Navy admiral
When was John Eaton born?
John Eaton was born on 3 November 1902 in Bulawayo.
When did John Eaton die?
John Eaton died on 21 July 1981 in Kelvedon.
What was John Eaton's occupation?
John Eaton was a naval officer.
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· DBpedia: John Eaton (Royal Navy officer)
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