Francis Martin-Leake

Francis Martin Leake

Born(1869-03-16)16 March 1869
Standon, Hertfordshire, England, U.K.
Died21 January 1928(1928-01-21) (aged 58)
Ware, Hertfordshire, England, U.K.
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Years of service1892 – 1921
Rank Vice-admiral
CommandsHMS Achilles
Battles/warsWorld War I
RelationsArthur Martin-Leake (Brother)

Vice-Admiral Francis Martin-Leake, CB, DSO was a British Royal Navy officer. During the First World War. He commanded HMS Achilles during the Action of 16 March 1917 and managed to sink the SMS Leopard. He also commanded HMS Pathfinder and was a survivor of its sinking on 5 September 1914. Francis was the older brother of Arthur Martin-Leake.


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