Michael Clapp
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Commodore Michael Cecil Clapp, CB, ADC (born 22 February 1932) is a retired senior Royal Navy officer who commanded the United Kingdom's amphibious assault group, Task Group 317.0, in the Falklands War.
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Michael C. Clapp | |
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Born | (1932-02-22) 22 February 1932 (age 92) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1950–1983 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands | 801 Naval Air Squadron HMS Puncheston, M1174, a Ton-class minesweeper HMS Jaguar (F37) HMS Leander (F109) Commodore Amphibious Warfare (COMAW) |
Battles/wars | Korean War, Indonesian Confrontation, Falklands War |
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