Edward Neville Syfret
Admiral Sir Edward Neville Syfret, GCB, KBE (20 June 1889 – 10 December 1972) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy who saw service in both World Wars. He was knighted for his part in Operation Pedestal, the critical Malta convoy, in the Second World War.
Admiral Sir Edward Neville Syfret GCB, KBE | |
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Vice Admiral Syfret in his office at the Admiralty, January 1944 | |
| Born | 20 June 1889 Newlands, South Africa |
| Died | 10 December 1972 (aged 83) Highgate, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1904–1948 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Home Fleet (1945–48) Force H (1942–43) 18th Cruiser Squadron (1941) HMS Rodney (1938–39) HMS Ramillies (1938) Naval Gunnery School, Devonport (1934–35) HMS Caradoc (1932–34) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Legion of Merit (United States) Croix de guerre (France) |
| Children | 2 |
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