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Sir David Williams, (22 October 1921 – 16 July 2012) was a senior officer in the

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and

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Naval career

Williams was appointed Flag Officer Second-in-Command Far East Fleet in 1970. Appointed Flag Officer, Second Flotilla from March 1971 to March 1972. He was then Director-General, Naval Manpower and Training from April 1972 to February 1974. He was then promoted to Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1974, with the rank of full

admiral Admiral is one of the highest ranks in many navies. In the Commonwealth nations and the United States, a "full" admiral is equivalent to a "full" general in the army or the air force. Admiral is ranked above vice admiral and below admiral of ...

from 8 September 1974; and then Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1976 to May 1979 when he retired. Between 1980 and 1982 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United in 1889). On 26 October 1982 he became the

. He held this position for three years until 19 November 1985. He was a vice-president of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society.

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