Francis Tottenham
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Admiral Sir Francis William Loftus Tottenham, KCB, CBE (17 August 1880 – 9 November 1967) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Africa Station.[1]
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Sir Francis Tottenham | |
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Birth name | Francis William Loftus Tottenham |
Born | 17 August 1880 Fethard, Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | 9 November 1967(1967-11-09) (aged 87) Westhill, Bembridge, Isle of Wight |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1895–1940 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Delhi HMS Excellent HMS Rodney Africa Station |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
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