John Treacher
British admiral (1924-2018)
Admiral Sir John Devereux Treacher KCB (23 September 1924 – 30 April 2018) was a British naval officer. He served as Commander-in-Chief Fleet from 1975 to 1977.
| Sir John Treacher | |
|---|---|
.jpg) John Treacher (1977) | |
| Born | 23 September 1924 |
| Died | 30 April 2018 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1977 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Eagle Fleet |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
In retirement he became Chief Executive of National Car Parks. He was also Deputy Chairman of Westland Group and a Director of Meggitt. He was named chairman of London's Playboy Club in an attempt to secure a gambling license that had been denied over concerns regarding his predecessor.[1]
Treacher died on 30 April 2018 at the age of 93.[2]
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