Robin Durnford-Slater

Admiral Sir Robin Leonard Francis Durnford-Slater KCB (born Leonard Francis Slater; 9 July 1902 – 28 June 1984) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be the last Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.

Early life Born as Leonard Francis Slater in 1902 in the Punjab area of India the son of Leonard Slater, a captain in the British Army, and his wife Constance Durnford Slater. His younger brother John became notable as the first British Commando during World War II.

He was educated at Summer Fields School.

Naval career Durnford-Slater joined the Royal Navy in 1916. He was confirmed in the rank of sub-lieutenant in August 1923, with seniority dated 15 August 1922.

He served in World War II, initially as Executive Officer on the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes which was sunk in 1942. He then joined the torpedo school HMS Vernon. He next became Senior Officer for the 42nd and the 7th Escort Group of Western Approaches Command. during the Suez Crisis, Musketeer, in 1956. From 1958, he was the last Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.