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Roy Newman

b. 1936

British navy officer

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About Roy Newman

Born 1936. Roy Newman is a naval officer.

Vice-admiral Sir Roy Thomas Newman, (born 8 September 1936) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth.

Naval career Educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Barnet, Newman joined the Royal Navy in 1954. He was promoted to captain on 30 June 1979, and became Commanding Officer of the frigate before taking over the submarine school in 1981.

In retirement Newman became Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire.

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Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

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British navy officer

When was Roy Newman born?

Roy Newman was born on 8 September 1936.

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Roy Newman is a naval officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Newman

· Wikidata: Q7373206

· DBpedia: Roy Newman

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