Alfred Carpenter
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Vice-Admiral Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter, VC (17 September 1881 – 27 December 1955) was a Royal Navy officer who was selected by his fellow officers and men to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter | |
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Born | 17 September 1881 Barnes, Surrey |
Died | 27 December 1955 (aged 74) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1898 - 1934 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Vindictive |
Battles/wars | 1898 Occupation of Crete Boxer Rebellion World War I World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Légion d'honneur Croix de Guerre (France) |
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