Edward Bingham
Rear Admiral The Honourable Edward Barry Stewart Bingham VC, OBE (26 July 1881 – 24 September 1939) served in the Royal Navy during the First World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in engaging the German fleet during the Battle of Jutland.
Edward Barry Stewart Bingham | |
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Mural in Kilcooley | |
Born | 26 July 1881 Bangor Castle, County Down, Ireland, UK |
Died | 24 September 1939 Central London, England, UK |
Buried | Golders Green cemetery, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1895 – 1932 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the British Empire Order of St. Stanislaus of Russia (2nd Class with swords) |
Relations | John Bingham, 5th Baron Clanmorris (father) |
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