Rae McKaig
Admiral Sir (John) Rae McKaig KCB CBE (24 April 1922 – 7 January 1996) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth.
Sir Rae McKaig | |
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| Born | 24 April 1922 |
| Died | 7 January 1996 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1939 - 1976 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Flag Officer, Plymouth |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Naval career
Educated at Loretto School, McKaig joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and served in World War II.[1] McKaig was made Deputy Chief of the Polaris Executive when it was established in 1963[2] and Commanding Officer of HM Signal School in 1966.[3] He was appointed Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operational Requirements) in 1968, Flag Officer, Plymouth and Admiral Superintendent at Devonport in 1970[4] and UK Military Representative to NATO in 1973 before retiring in 1976.[1]
In retirement he became a Director at Inchcape plc.[1] He lived at Hambledon in Hampshire.[5]
Family
In 1945 he married Barbara Dawn Marriott; they had two sons and one daughter.[1]
References
- Debrett's People of Today 1994
- Captain J. E. Moore, The Impact of Polaris, 1999
- Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
- Royal Navy Senior Appointments Archived 15 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- McKaig Coat of Arms and Name History
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Anthony Griffin |
Flag Officer, Plymouth 1970–1973 |
Succeeded by Sir Arthur Power |
| Preceded by Sir Victor FitzGeorge-Balfour |
UK Military Representative to NATO 1973–1975 |
Succeeded by Sir David Fraser |