Benn, William Gordon
- Date of birth:
- January 31st, 1889 (Bahia, Brazil)
- Date of death:
- February 23rd, 1962
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
Rear-admiral William G. Benn was the captain of HMS Royal Oak which was sunk by the U-47 on 14 October 1939.
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Commander
- Awarded on:
- May 17th, 1916
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Awarded on:
- May 17th, 1918
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
Sources
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