Henry Ruthven Moore
Royal Navy Admiral (1886–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiral Sir Henry Ruthven Moore GCB, CVO, DSO (29 August 1886 – 12 March 1978) was the last British admiral to command the Home Fleet during World War II. He served in that post from 1944 to 1945.
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Sir Henry Moore | |
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Born | (1886-08-29)29 August 1886 Plumstead, Kent |
Died | 12 March 1978(1978-03-12) (aged 91) Wateringbury, Kent |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1902–1950 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Caradoc HMS Dauntless HMS Neptune Home Fleet Nore Command |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Legion of Merit (United States) |
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