Chan Chak
Andrew Chan Chak KBE (Chinese: 陳策; 2 April 1894 – 31 August 1949) was a Chinese admiral of the Republic of China Navy, best known for his role in a breakout in five Royal Navy torpedo boats from the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong on Christmas Day 1941.
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陳策 | |
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| Born | 2 April 1894 Fujian, Qing Dynasty |
| Died | 31 August 1949 (aged 55) Guangzhou, Guangdong, Republic of China |
| Awards | Medal of Victorious Garrison - First Class (Republic of China) Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) |
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| Allegiance | Qing dynasty Republic of China |
| Branch/service | Imperial Chinese Navy Republic of China Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | Warlord Era Second Sino-Japanese War World War II Pacific War Battle of Hong Kong |
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| Traditional Chinese | 陳策 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 陈策 | ||||||||||
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