Herbert Annesley Packer
Admiral Sir Herbert ("Bertie") Annesley Packer KCB, CBE (9 October 1894 – 23 September 1962) was an officer in the British Royal Navy and ended his career as an Admiral and Commander-in-Chief, South Atlantic.
Sir Herbert Packer | |
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| Born | 9 October 1894 Cressage, Shropshire |
| Died | 23 September 1962 (aged 67) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1907–1953 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Calcutta HMS Manchester HMS Excellent HMS Warspite 2nd Cruiser Squadron South Atlantic Station |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
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