Michael Harris (Royal Navy officer)

Michael Harris
Born (1941-07-05) 5 July 1941
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service 1960–92
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held HMS Ark Royal (1987–89)
HMS Cardiff (1980–82)
HMS Sovereign (1975–77)
HMS Osiris (1970–72)
Battles/wars Falklands War

Rear Admiral Michael George Temple Harris (born 5 July 1941) is a former Royal Navy officer who was the captain of HMS Cardiff during the Falklands War.[1][2] He was promoted lieutenant on 1 May 1963,[3] lieutenant commander on 1 May 1971,[4] and retired on 3 April 1992.[5]

He is heir presumptive to Harris barony currently held by his cousin Anthony Harris, 8th Baron Harris.

References

  1. ↑ "The Falklands Conflict – Data Library – Ships". www.falklandswar.org.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2008.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 49194. p. 16121. 13 December 1982. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 43075. p. 6640. 6 August 1963. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 45359. p. 4529. 3 May 1971. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 52885. p. 6173. 6 April 1992. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
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