| Sir Kenneth Eaton | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1934 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Kenneth John Eaton GBE KCB (born 12 August 1934) is a Royal Navy officer who served as Controller of the Navy between 1989 and 1994.
Early life[]
Eaton was educated at Borden Grammar School and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.[1]
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Eaton joined the Royal Navy and was confirmed as a Sub-lieutenant in 1957.[2] He was appointed Assistant Director of Communications Planning in 1979, Assistant Director of Command Systems in 1981, Director of Torpedoes in 1983 and Director-General of Underwater Weapons for the Navy in 1985.[3] He went on to become Commander of HM Naval Base Portsmouth in 1987 and Controller of the Navy in 1989.[3]
Later life[]
In retirement he became Chairman of Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Trust, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the Mary Rose Trust.[3] He was also honorary Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2007.[4]
Family[]
In 1959 he married Sheena Buttle; they have two sons and a daughter.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography: Sir Kenneth Eaton
- ↑ "No. 41161". 27 August 1957. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41161/page/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Debretts People of Today
- ↑ Who's Who 2010, A & C Black, 2010, ISBN 978-1-408-11414-8
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