Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian
British Royal Navy Admiral (1871–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian, CB, MVO, DL (4 February 1871 – 26 February 1952) was a senior Royal Navy officer of the early 20th century.[1] His name was Algernon Walker Heneage during his service in the navy. He added his mother’s surname to his own in 1921.
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Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian | |
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Born | (1871-02-04)4 February 1871 Compton Bassett, Wiltshire, England |
Died | 26 February 1952(1952-02-26) (aged 81) Blackpill, Swansea, Wales |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1886–1920 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Otranto Barrage HMS Albion HMS Hyacinth |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order Mentioned in Despatches Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd Class (Japan) Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy |
Relations | Clement Walker Heneage (father) |
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