Francis Martin-Leake
Vice-Admiral Francis Martin-Leake, CB, DSO was a British Royal Navy officer. During the First World War. He commanded HMS Achilles during the Action of 16 March 1917 and managed to sink the SMS Leopard. He also commanded HMS Pathfinder and was a survivor of its sinking on 5 September 1914. Francis was the older brother of Arthur Martin-Leake.
Francis Martin Leake CB DSO | |
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| Born | 16 March 1869 Standon, Hertfordshire, England, U.K. |
| Died | 21 January 1928 (aged 58) Ware, Hertfordshire, England, U.K. |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1892 – 1921 |
| Rank | Vice-admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Achilles |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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| Relations | Arthur Martin-Leake (Brother) |
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