About Richard Smeeton
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). Richard Smeeton was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Michael Smeeton, (24 September 1912 – 29 March 1992) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic from 1962 to 1964.
Naval career Educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Smeeton joined the Royal Navy in 1926. He served in World War II with 804 Naval Air Squadron taking part in the Norwegian Campaign.
In retirement he became Chief Executive of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors and Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey.
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Who was Richard Smeeton?
Royal Navy admiral (1912-1992)
When was Richard Smeeton born?
Richard Smeeton was born on 24 September 1912 in Halifax.
When did Richard Smeeton die?
Richard Smeeton died on 29 March 1992 in Guildford.
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Richard Smeeton was a naval officer.
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