Malcolm Rutherford

Educated at New College School, Gordonstoun and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Rutherford joined the Royal Navy in 1959.^[1] Promoted to captain in 1984, he was appointed Weapon Systems Director for the Upholder class of submarines and then Commander of the Weapon Engineering Training Establishment HMS Collingwood.^[1] Promoted to commodore in 1990, he became Director of Personnel at the Ministry of Defence and was awarded the CBE for his service during the Gulf War.^[2]

Following promotion to rear admiral, he was made Naval Secretary in 1992^[1] and Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Equipment Capability) in 1994 as vice admiral.^[3] He retired in 1995^[3] and died in 1997.^[4]

He was married to Fleur, and they had two children.^[5]