Hugh Evan-Thomas
British Royal Navy officer (1862–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Evan-Thomas" redirects here. For the American journalist and author, see Evan Thomas. For other uses, see Evan Thomas (disambiguation).
Admiral Sir Hugh Evan-Thomas, GCB, KCMG, MVO (27 October 1862 – 30 August 1928) was a British Royal Navy officer.
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Hugh Evan-Thomas | |
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Nickname(s) | Old Voice |
Born | 27 October 1862 Gnoll, Neath, Glamorgan |
Died | 30 August 1928 (aged 65) Cople, Bedfordshire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1877–1924 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Nore Command |
Battles/wars | Battle of Jutland (31 May – 1 June 1916) |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order KCMG |
Relations | Charles Evan-Thomas (nephew) |
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During World War I he commanded the 5th Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet, flying his flag in HMS Barham, and fought at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916.