Denis Boyd
Admiral Sir Denis William Boyd, KCB, CBE, DSC (6 March 1891 – 21 January 1965) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Fifth Sea Lord from 1943 to 1945, and as Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet from 1946 to 1949.
Sir Denis Boyd | |
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Rear Admiral Boyd at his desk as Fifth Sea Lord | |
| Born | 6 March 1891 Manchester, England |
| Died | 21 January 1965 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1906–1949 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Far East Fleet (1946–49) Eastern Fleet Aircraft Carriers (1942) Mediterranean Aircraft Carriers (1941) HMS Illustrious (1941) HMS Vernon (1938–39) 2nd Destroyer Flotilla (1936–37) HMS Hardy (1936–37) HMS Valentine (1932) |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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