David Williams (Royal Navy officer)


Sir David Williams, was a senior officer in the Royal Navy and Governor of Gibraltar.

Naval career

Williams was appointed Flag Officer Second-in-Command Far East Fleet in 1970. Appointed Flag Officer, Second Flotilla from March 1971 to March 1972. He was then Director-General, Naval Manpower and Training from April 1972 to February 1974. He was then promoted to Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1974; and then Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1976 to 1979 when he retired.
Between 1980 and 1982 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785. On 26 October 1982 he became the Governor of Gibraltar. He held this position for three years until 19 November 1985.
He was a Vice-President of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society.