Background
Coward, John was born on October 11, 1937. Son of Reginald John and Isabelle (Foreman) Coward.
lieutenant governor of Guernsey
Coward, John was born on October 11, 1937. Son of Reginald John and Isabelle (Foreman) Coward.
Joined Royal Navy, 1959, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1989, with submarines, 1959-1976, naval assistant to first sea lord, 1978-1980. HMS Brilliant, 1980-1982. Director naval operational requirements, 1984.
Flag officer sea training, 1987-1988. Admiral Flotilla One, 1988-1989, Submarines Eastern Atlantic, 1989-1991. Commdt. RCDS, 1992-1994.
Retired, 1994; lieutenant governor Guernsey, Channel Islands, since 1994. Retired
Underwriting memorial Lloyds.
Married Diana Taylor, 1963. 2 children.