John Crombie (Royal Navy officer)
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Birth nameJohn Harvey Forbes Crombie
Died31 August 1972 (aged 72)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Allegiance
United Kingdom
United KingdomJohn Crombie | |
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| Birth name | John Harvey Forbes Crombie |
| Born | 16 February 1900[1] Edinburgh, Scotland[2] |
| Died | 31 August 1972 (aged 72) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1913–1953 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Vengeance Royal Navy Signal School Scotland and Northern Ireland |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Rear-Admiral John Harvey Forbes Crombie CB DSO (16 February 1900 – 31 August 1972) was a Scottish Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.