About Malcolm Rutherford
Lived 1941 – 1997 (aged 56). Malcolm Rutherford was a naval officer.
Vice Admiral Malcolm Graham Rutherford (21 March 1941 – 6 June 1997) was a Royal Navy officer who became Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Equipment Capability).
Naval career Educated at New College School, Gordonstoun and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Rutherford joined the Royal Navy in 1959. Promoted to captain in 1984, he was appointed Weapon Systems Director for the Upholder class of submarines and then Commander of the Weapon Engineering Training Establishment .
Following promotion to rear admiral, he was made Naval Secretary in 1992 He retired in 1995
Family He was married to Fleur, and they had two children.
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Who was Malcolm Rutherford?
Royal Navy admiral (1941-1997)
When was Malcolm Rutherford born?
Malcolm Rutherford was born on 21 March 1941.
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Malcolm Rutherford died on 6 June 1997.
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Malcolm Rutherford was a naval officer.
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