James Kennon
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Vice-Admiral Sir James Edward Campbell Kennon KCB CBE (26 November 1925 – 22 January 1991) was a Royal Navy officer who ended his career as Chief of Fleet Support.
Sir James Kennon | |
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| Born | James Edward Campbell Kennon 26 November 1925[1] |
| Died | 22 January 1991 (aged 65) Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1945 – 1983 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
He was educated at Stowe School.[3]
Naval career
Kennon joined the Royal Navy in 1945.[4] On promotion to rear admiral, he was appointed Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy) in 1978[5] and Port Admiral at Rosyth as well as Chief Naval Supply & Secretariat Officer in 1979.[6] Following promotion to vice admiral, he became Chief of Fleet Support in 1981.[7] In that capacity he managed the run-down of Chatham Dockyard[8] before he retired in 1983.[9] He died in January 1991.[10]