Patrick Brind

Admiral Sir Eric James Patrick Brind, (12 May 1892 – 4 October 1963) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy who served as the first Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces Northern Europe from 1951 to 1953.

Naval career Brind served in the First World War on the gunboat HMS Excellent, followed by , and finally on the monitor .

After the war, Brind was captain of and then of . He was made Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Northern Europe in 1951; he retired in 1953. 3 December 1946 – Vice Admiral Sir Eric James Patrick Brind KCB CBE is awarded Legion of Merit, officer degree for services whilst in command of units of the British Pacific Fleet attached to the United States Pacific Fleet during operations against the enemy from 15 to 14 March 1945. 1 January 1951 – Admiral Sir Eric James Patrick Brind KCB CBE is promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire.