William Davis (Royal Navy officer)
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Admiral Sir William Wellclose Davis GCB DSO (11 October 1901 ā 29 October 1987) was a British Royal Navy officer who went on to be Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
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Sir William Davis | |
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Born | 11 October 1901 Shimla, India |
Died | 29 October 1987 (1987-10-30) (aged 86) Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1917ā1960 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Mauritius Home Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
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