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Robert Gerken

1932 – 2022

Royal Navy admiral

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About Robert Gerken

Lived 1932 – 2022 (aged 89–90). Robert Gerken was a British naval officer.

Vice-Admiral Sir Robert William Frank Gerken (11 June 1932 – 20 December 2022) was a British Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer, Plymouth.

Early life Robert William Frank Gerken was born on 11 June 1932 in London. He was educated at Chigwell School.

Naval career After attending the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth and the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, Gerken joined the Royal Navy in 1948. He became Commanding Officer of the frigate HMS Andromeda as well as Captain of the 6th Frigate Squadron in 1974. He went on to become Captain of the Fleet in 1978, Flag Officer, Second Flotilla in 1981 with promotion to rear-admiral from 7 July 1981, and Director-General, Naval Manpower and Training in 1983. his last appointment was as Flag Officer Plymouth and Port Admiral, HMNB Devonport in 1985 before he retired in April 1987.

In retirement he became Chairman of Plymouth Development Corporation.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2022
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Britannia Royal Naval College, Chigwell School
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Order of the Bath; Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Gerken?

Royal Navy admiral

When was Robert Gerken born?

Robert Gerken was born on 11 June 1932.

When did Robert Gerken die?

Robert Gerken died in 2022.

What was Robert Gerken's occupation?

Robert Gerken was a naval officer.

What nationality was Robert Gerken?

Robert Gerken was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Gerken

· Wikidata: Q7344734

· DBpedia: Robert Gerken

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