Julian Oswald
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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Julian Oswald, GCB (born 1933) is a British naval officer who served as Chief of the Naval Staff and First Sea Lord from 1989 to 1993.
Oswald joined the Royal Navy in 1947. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1960 and then Lieutenant Commander in 1964. Next followed a number of staff and sea tours when he was promoted to Commander and then Captain. Following his tour as Commanding Officer, Britannia Royal Naval College, Julian Oswald was promoted to Rear Admiral and appointed an Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff in 1982.
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| Preceded by Sir William Staveley |
First Sea Lord 1989–1993 |
Succeeded by Sir Benjamin Bathurst |
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