Michael Gregory
Gregory in 2016
Born (1945-12-15) 15 December 1945
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1964–2000
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldScotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland
HMS Cumberland
AwardsCommander of the Royal Victorian Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Rear Admiral Alexander Michael Gregory, CVO, OBE (born 15 December 1945) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2000.[1]

Gregory joined the Royal Navy in 1964.[2] After commanding three submarines,[2] he became captain of the frigate, HMS Cumberland, in 1988.[3] Following a tour as Assistant Director of Naval Staff Duties in the Ministry of Defence, he was made naval attaché in Washington D. C. in 1994 and Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland in 1997, before retiring in 2000.[4][1]

Post-service career

In retirement, Gregory was made chief executive of the Mechanical and Metal Trades Confederation and then Chief Executive of the Energy Industries Council.[5] He also became Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.[2]

Gregory was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2020 Birthday Honours.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Biography". 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire
  3. ↑ Captains of Royal Navy Warships
  4. ↑ Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
  5. ↑ Creative, Lawrence. "Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel | Beardmore Hotel". thebeardmore.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B4.
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