John Treacher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir John Treacher
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Admiral Sir John Treacher in 1977
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| Born | 23 September 1924 Chile |
| Died | 30 April 2018 (aged 93) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1977 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Fleet (1975–77) Naval Air Command (1972–73) Carriers and Amphibious Ships (1970–72) HMS Eagle (1968–70) HMS Lowestoft (1964–66) 849 Naval Air Squadron (1952–53) 778 Naval Air Squadron (1951) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Korean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Sir John Devereux Treacher was a very important officer in the British Royal Navy. He was born on September 23, 1924, and passed away on April 30, 2018. He reached the high rank of Admiral. From 1975 to 1977, he was the Commander-in-Chief Fleet, which meant he was in charge of all the ships and sailors in the Royal Navy's main fleet.
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John Treacher went to St Paul's School before joining the navy. In 1941, he officially became an officer in the Royal Navy. This was during the Second World War. He served bravely during the war and even survived when his ship sank.
After the war, John Treacher trained to become a naval aviator. This meant he learned to fly planes from aircraft carriers. He flew a type of plane called a Supermarine Seafire. He was part of the 800 Naval Air Squadron and flew missions during the Korean War.
Leading Ships and Fleets
John Treacher was promoted to captain in 1962. He then took command of a famous aircraft carrier called HMS Eagle. Later, he held very senior positions. In 1973, he became the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. This made him one of the top leaders in the navy. In 1975, he became the Commander-in-Chief Fleet. He retired from the navy in 1977.
After leaving the Royal Navy, Sir John Treacher started a new career in business. He became the Chief Executive of National Car Parks. He also worked as a Deputy Chairman for Westland Group. This company makes helicopters. He was also a director at another company called Meggitt. Sir John Treacher died in April 2018 when he was 93 years old.
Sir John's Family Life
In 1950, John Treacher married Patcie McGrath. They had a son and a daughter together. Later, their marriage ended. In 1969, he married Kirsteen Forbes. They also had a son and a daughter.
