Desmond McCarthy
Royal Navy admiral (1893–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the literary and drama critic, see Desmond MacCarthy.
Admiral Sir Edward Desmond Bewley McCarthy, KCB, DSO & Bar (15 November 1893 – 8 June 1966) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, South Atlantic Station.[1]
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Sir Desmond McCarthy | |
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Born | (1893-11-15)15 November 1893 Hampstead, London, England |
Died | 8 June 1966(1966-06-08) (aged 72) Poole, Dorset, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1906–1950 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | South Atlantic Station (1948–50) HMS Anson (1943–44) HMS Ajax (1940–41) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in dispatches (2) |
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