Arthur Bedford
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This article is about the sailor. For the writer, see Arthur Bedford (writer).
Vice-Admiral Arthur Edward Frederick Bedford, CB, CSI (2 August 1881 – 5 December 1949) was a Royal Navy officer. He served in HMS Kent at the Battle of the Falkland Islands of 1914 and rose to command the Royal Indian Navy from 1934 to 1937, when he retired. A year later he rejoined the colours and served until the end of the Second World War.
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Born | 2 August 1881[1] Greenwich, Kent, England[2] |
Died | 5 December 1949(1949-12-05) (aged 68) HMS Newcastle, Maltese Waters |
Allegiance | United Kingdom British India |
Service/ | Royal Navy Royal Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1895–1945 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Kent HMS Forward HMS Tiger Royal Indian Navy |
Battles/wars | World War I * Battle of the Falkland Islands (1914) World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of the Star of India |
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