John Talbot Savignac Hall
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Rear-Admiral John Talbot Savignac Hall, CIE (30 November 1896 – 21 January 1964) was a Royal Navy officer who became the first post-Independence Commander-in-Chief and Chief of Naval Staff of the Royal Indian Navy.[1]
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John Talbot Savignac Hall | |
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Born | 30 November 1896 |
Died | 21 January 1964 (aged 67) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom British India India |
Service/ | Royal Navy Royal Indian Navy Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1914–1950 |
Rank | Rear-admiral |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire |
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