| Martin Lucey | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1920 |
| Died | July 8, 1992 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1938 – 1974 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
7th Frigate Squadron Scotland and Northern Ireland Royal Naval College, Greenwich |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
Rear Admiral Martin Noel Lucey CB DSC (21 January 1920 – 8 July 1992) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland and Admiral President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
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Educated at Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, Lucey entered the Royal Navy in 1938.[1] He served in the Second World War being promoted Lieutenant in 1941[2] and being awarded the DSC in 1944.[3] He was appointed Commander of the 7th Frigate Squadron in early 1966, Director of Seamen Officer Appointments later that year, and Commodore, West Indies, in 1968.[4] He went on to be Admiral President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 1970[5] and Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1972 before retiring in 1974.[6]
In retirement Lucey lived in Houghton, West Sussex,[5] and died on 8 July 1992.
Family[]
In 1947 he married Barbara Mary Key.[5] They had two sons and one daughter.
References[]
- ↑ 'LUCEY, Rear-Adm. Martin Noel', in Who Was Who 1991–1995 (London: A & C Black, 1996, ISBN 0-7136-4496-6)
- ↑ "No. 35394". 26 December 1941. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35394/page/
- ↑ "No. 36794". 10 November 1944. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36794/page/
- ↑ Senior Royal Navy appointments
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kelly's Handbook 1976
- ↑ Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
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