Admiral. John Julian Robertson OSWALD

Background

OSWALD, Admiral. John Julian Robertson was born on August 11, 1933 in Selkirk, Scotland. Son of George Oswald and Margaret (nee Robertson) Oswald.

Education

Beandesert Park, Minchinhampton.

Career

Joined Registered Nurse 1947; served in Her Majesty ships Devonshire, Vanguard, Verulam, Newfoundland, Jewel, Victorious, Naiad. Specialised in Gunnery 1960. Commander His Majesty’s Ship Yamton 1962-1963, His Majesty’s Ship Bacchante 1971-1972, His Majesty’s Ship Newcastle 1977-1979.

Ministry of Defence 197275.

Registered Nurse Presentation Team 1979-1980. Captain Britannia, Registered Nurse College 1980-1982.

Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Progs.) 1982-1984, (Policy and Nuclear) 1985. Flag Officer, Third Flotilla, Commanded Anti-Submarine Warfare, Striking Fleet 1985-1987.

Commander in Chief, Fleet, Allied Commander in Chief, Channel and Commander in Chief, East. Atlantic Area 1987-1989.

First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff May since 1989. First and Principal Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty the Queen since 1989.

Interests

• Gliding, travel, stamp collecting, music, tennis.

Connections

Married Veronica Thompson in 1958.