About John Roxburgh
Lived 1919 – 2004 (aged 84). John Roxburgh was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir John Charles Young Roxburgh, (29 June 1919 – 13 April 2004) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth.
Naval career Educated at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Roxburgh joined the Royal Navy in 1933. He commanded the submarines HMS H43, HMS United and HMS Tapir during World War II.
He was appointed Deputy Director of Plans (Navy) at the Ministry of Defence in 1964, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle in 1965 and Flag Officer Sea Training in 1967.
In retirement he was Chairman of the Grovebell Group, President of the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, Chairman of The Freedom Association's management committee and a Surrey county councillor.
Family In 1942 he married Philippa Hewlett at Honiton where they had one son and one daughter.
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Who was John Roxburgh?
Royal Navy admiral
When was John Roxburgh born?
John Roxburgh was born on 29 June 1919.
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John Roxburgh died on 13 April 2004.
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John Roxburgh was a naval officer.
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