Arthur Hezlet
Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Richard Hezlet (7 April 1914 – 7 November 2007), nicknamed Baldy Hezlet, was a decorated Royal Navy submariner. He became the Royal Navy's youngest captain at the time – aged 36 – and its youngest admiral, aged 45. In retirement he became a military historian.
Sir Arthur Richard Hezlet | |
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Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Richard Hezlet | |
| Nickname(s) | Baldy |
| Born | 7 April 1914 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Died | 7 November 2007 (aged 93) Bovagh, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1928–1964 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | HMS H44, HMS Unique, HMS Ursula, HMS Upholder, HMS Trident, HMS Trenchant, HMS Newfoundland |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | KBE CB DSO and Bar DSC Legion of Merit (United States) Mentioned in Despatches |
| Other work | N.I. president of the Royal British Legion RNLI Member of the general synod of the Church of Ireland council member of the University of Ulster, Author of several books. |
He was a recipient of the Order of the British Empire, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, the Distinguished Service Order and Bar, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Legion of Merit.
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