Derek Empson
| Sir Derek Empson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 October 1918 Sleaford, England[1] |
| Died | September 1997 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1940 – 1975 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Eagle Far East Fleet Naval Home Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Leslie Derek Empson GBE KCB (29 October 1918 – September 1997) was Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command.
Naval career
Educated at Eastbourne College,[2] Empson joined the Royal Navy as a pilot 1940.[3] He served in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II.[3]
He was appointed Naval Assistant to the First Sea Lord in 1957 and then became Commanding Officer of HMS Eagle in 1963.[3] He went on to be Flag Officer Aircraft Carriers in 1967 and then Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations and Air) in 1968.[3] He was made Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet in 1969 and Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1971.[3] Finally he became Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and Flag Officer Portsmouth Area in 1974.[3] He retired in 1975.[3]
In retirement he worked as a consultant for EMI.[4] He also held the posts of Rear-Admiral and then Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom.
References
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir William O'Brien |
Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet 1969–1971 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony Troup |
| Preceded by Sir Andrew Lewis |
Second Sea Lord 1971–1974 |
Succeeded by Sir David Williams |
| Preceded by Sir Andrew Lewis |
Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command 1974–1975 |
Succeeded by Sir Terence Lewin |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir William O'Brien |
Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom 1984–1986 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony Griffin |
| Preceded by Sir William O'Brien |
Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom 1986–1988 |
Succeeded by Sir Anthony Griffin |