Benjamin Bathurst Military person
Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Benjamin Bathurst GCB, DL (born 27 May 1936) is a former Royal Navy officer. After training as a pilot and qualifying as a helicopter instructor, Bathurst commanded a Naval Air Squadron and then two frigates before achieving higher command in the Navy. He served as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 1993 to 1995: in that capacity he advised the British Government on the deployment of Naval Support including Sea Harriers during the Bosnian War.
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| Birth date | May 27, 1936 |
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| allegiance | United Kingdom |
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| military command | *5th Frigate Squadron *819 Naval Air Squadron *Fleet *HMS Adriadne *Second Flotilla |
| service start | 1953 |
| service end | 1995 |