James Somerville

James Somerville

Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Fownes Somerville GCB, GBE, DSO, DL (17 July 1882 – 19 March 1949) was one of the most famous British admirals of World War II.

Read more about James Somerville:  Early Career, European Operations, 1939–1942, Indian Ocean, 1942–1944, Later Career, Honours and Awards

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