Sir Richard Janvrin | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Dick |
| Born | 2 May 1915 Goole, Yorkshire |
| Died | 15 January 1993 (aged 77) Chalford Hill, Gloucestershire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1929–1971 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Naval Air Command (1968–70) Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers (1964–66) Director of Tactical and Weapons Policy (1961–63) HMS Victorious (1959–60) HMS Goldcrest (1958–59) HMS Grenville (1957–58) HMS Broadsword (1951–53) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic |
| Spouse(s) |
Nancy Edyth Fielding
(m. 1938) |
| Children | 2; including Robin |
Vice Admiral Sir Hugh Richard Benest Janvrin KCB DSC (2 May 1915 – 15 January 1993) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (1966–68) and Flag Officer Naval Air Command (1968–70).