John Luce (Royal Navy officer)
John Luce | |
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Luce in 1918 | |
| Born | 4 February 1870 Halcombe, Malmesbury, England |
| Died | 22 September 1932 (aged 62) Little Cheverell, Wiltshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1883–1924 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Flag Officer, Malta (1921–1924) HMS Ramillies (1919–1920) Central Depot and Training Establishment (1917–1918) HMS Glasgow (1912–1916) HMS Hibernia (1910–1912) |
| Conflicts | First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
| Spouse | Mary Dorothea Tucker |
| Relations | Admiral Sir David Luce (son) Sir William Luce (son) Sir Richard Luce (brother) |
| Other work | High Sheriff of Wiltshire |
Admiral John Luce, CB (4 February 1870 – 22 September 1932) was a Royal Navy officer who served in World War I. He played a significant role in the early development of British naval aviation and held command during the Battle of Coronel and the Battle of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.