About John Eccles
Lived 1898 – 1966 (aged 67). John Eccles was a British naval officer.
Admiral Sir John Arthur Symons Eccles, (20 June 1898 – 1 March 1966) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet from 1955 until his retirement in 1958.
Naval career Eccles joined the Royal Navy in 1916 during the First World War. He also served in the Second World War as Captain of on the China Station.
Eccles then became Commander of the Royal Navy Barracks at Chatham in 1948. He was appointed Flag Officer commanding the Australian Fleet in 1949 and Admiral commanding the Reserves in 1952. He went on to be Flag Officer Air (Home) in 1953 and Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet and NATO Allied Commander-in-Chief Eastern Fleet in 1955 before retiring in 1958.
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Who was John Eccles?
Royal Navy admiral
When was John Eccles born?
John Eccles was born on 20 June 1898 in Marylebone.
When did John Eccles die?
John Eccles died on 1 March 1966 in Winchester.
What was John Eccles's occupation?
John Eccles was a naval officer.
What nationality was John Eccles?
John Eccles was British.
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