Sir Edward Anson | |
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| Born | 11 May 1929 Adelaide, Australia |
| Died | 22 September 2014 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1984 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief Fleet (1982-1984) Flag Officer Naval Air Command (1979 – 1982) HMS Ark Royal (1976–78) HMS Juno(1974–76) 4th Frigate Squadron(1974–76) HMS Eskimo (1964) 801 Naval Air Squadron (1962–64) |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Suez Crisis |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
| Relations | George Anson, 1st Baron Anson |
Vice Admiral Sir Edward Rosebery Anson, KCB[1] (11 May 1929 – 22 September 2014) was a Royal Navy officer, test pilot and the final captain of HMS Ark Royal.