David Williams (Royal Navy officer)

Sir David Williams GCB (22 October 1921 – 16 July 2012) was a senior officer in the British Royal Navy. He rose to the rank of admiral and served for a time as Governor of Gibraltar.

Naval career
Williams was appointed Flag Officer Second-in-Command Far East Fleet in 1970 and Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Personnel in 1974; he was then Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1976 to 1979 when he retired.

Between 1980 and 1982 he was Chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United in 1889). On 26 October 1982 he became the Governor of Gibraltar. He held this position for three years until 19 November 1985.

He was a Vice-President of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society.