About John Grant
Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 87). John Grant was a naval officer.
Rear-Admiral John Grant (13 October 1908 – 28 February 1996) was a senior Royal Navy officer who commanded the Reserve Fleet.
Naval career Grant joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman in the battleship in 1926. He specialised in anti-submarine warfare and saw service in the Atlantic, Arctic and Mediterranean during World War II.
After the War he commanded the destroyer HMS Opportune, the destroyer HMS Fame and then the destroyer HMS Crispin. he became Flag Officer commanding the Reserve Fleet in 1959 before retiring in 1960.
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Who was John Grant?
senior Royal Navy officer
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John Grant was born on 13 October 1908.
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John Grant died on 28 February 1996.
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John Grant was a naval officer.
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