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Martin Lucey

1920 – 1992

Royal Navy admiral

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Lived 1920 – 1992 (aged 72). Martin Lucey was a naval officer.

Rear-Admiral Martin Noel Lucey CB DSC (21 January 1920 – 8 July 1992) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland and Admiral President Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Naval career Educated at Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, Lucey entered the Royal Navy in 1938. He served in the Second World War being promoted lieutenant in 1941 and being awarded the DSC in 1944. He became commanding officer of the frigate HMS Puma as well as captain of the 7th Frigate Squadron in early 1966, director of Seamen Officer Appointments later that year, and Senior Naval Officer West Indies in 1968. He went on to be Admiral President Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 1970 and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1972 before retiring in 1974.

In retirement Lucey lived in Houghton, West Sussex, and died on 8 July 1992.

Family In 1947 he married Barbara Mary Key. They had two sons and one daughter.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Gresham's School
Positions held
Admiral president of the Royal Naval College
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath; Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom); Order of the Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Lucey?

Royal Navy admiral (1920-1992)

When was Martin Lucey born?

Martin Lucey was born on 21 January 1920.

When did Martin Lucey die?

Martin Lucey died on 8 July 1992.

What was Martin Lucey's occupation?

Martin Lucey was a naval officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Lucey

· Wikidata: Q6776030

· DBpedia: Martin Lucey

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