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Alexander Michael Gregory, (born 15 December 1945) is a former

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officer who served as Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2000.

Naval career

Gregory joined the

in 1964.Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire
/ref> After commanding three

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s, he became

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of the

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, , in 1988.Captains of Royal Navy Warships
/ref> Following a tour as Assistant Director of Naval Staff Duties in the

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, he was made naval

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in Washington D. C. in 1994 and Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland in 1997, before retiring in 2000.Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
/ref>

Post-service career

In retirement, Gregory was made

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of the Mechanical and Metal Trades Confederation and then Chief Executive of the Energy Industries Council. He also became

Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire. Before the twentieth century, the county was spelled Dumbartonshire. *John Elphinstone, 11th Lord Elphinstone (17 March 1794 – 19 August 1799) *John Elphinstone, ...

. Gregory was appointed

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(CVO) in the

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References

, - {{DEFAULTSORT:Gregory, Michael 1945 births Living people People educated at Marlborough College Royal Navy rear admirals Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order Officers of the Order of the British Empire Lord-lieutenants of Dunbartonshire