About John Frewen
Lived 1911 – 1975 (aged 64). John Frewen was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir John Byng Frewen, GCB (28 March 1911 – 1 September 1975) was Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command.
Naval career Frewen joined the Royal Navy in 1924. He served in World War II in the Russian Convoys and as squadron navigating officer for aircraft carriers in the Pacific.
He was appointed chief of staff to the commander-in-chief, Home Fleet, in 1959 and then became Flag Officer Second in Command Far East Fleet in 1961. Frewen was also First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to the Queen from 1968 to 1970. He retired in 1970. In 1972 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United 1889).
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Who was John Frewen?
Royal Navy admiral (1911-1975)
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John Frewen was born on 28 March 1911.
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John Frewen died on 1 September 1975.
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John Frewen was a naval officer.
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