Robin Durnford-Slater

Admiral Sir Robin Leonard Francis Durnford-Slater KCB (born Leonard Francis Slater; 9 July 1902 – 28 June 1984) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be the last Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.

His younger brother John became notable as the first British Commando during World War II.

[5] He served in World War II, initially as Executive Officer on the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes which was sunk in 1942.

[7] Later he became Training Captain on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches Command and finally Director of Underwater Weapons at the Admiralty.

[7] He went on to be Commandant at the School of Amphibious Warfare and then Captain of the cruiser HMS Gambia.