Lord Mountbatten leaves Royal Navy after 46 years
Apr. 24, 1959 - Admiral of the fleet leaves the navy after forty six years service: Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten left the navy yesterday after 46 years service, during whihc he rose from a 13 year old cadet to First Sea Lord. Like any man leaving a job, Lord Mountbatten and his wife threw a farewell party for his shipmates in the stately rooms of Lancaster House last night. At the end of June he becomes chairman of the Defence Committee. Photo shows Earl Mountbatten with Lady Mountbatten says farewell on the steps of Lancaster House after the party there last night
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