About Patrick Graham
Lived 1915 – 1980 (aged 65). Patrick Graham was a naval officer.
Patrick Walter Willingdon Graham (26 February 1915 – 31 May 1980) was a Royal Navy officer.
Naval career Graham joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1932 and saw action in the Second World War as a signals officer and then, from 1943, as Flag Lieutenant to the Rear-Admiral Commanding the 1st Cruiser Squadron.
After the War he was given command of the destroyer HMS Diana in 1957 and became Chief of Staff to the acting Commander, Allied Naval Forces Northern Europe in 1960 before becoming commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Tiger in April 1961. He went on to be Director of Naval Intelligence in January 1964.
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Who was Patrick Graham?
naval officer (1915-1980)
When was Patrick Graham born?
Patrick Graham was born on 26 February 1915.
When did Patrick Graham die?
Patrick Graham died on 31 May 1980.
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Patrick Graham was a naval officer.
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