Vincent Barkly Molteno

Vincent Barkly Molteno
Born(1872-04-30)30 April 1872
Cape Town, Cape Colony
Died12 November 1952(1952-11-12) (aged 80)
Surrey, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1885โ€“1921
RankVice-admiral
Commands
Battles/warsFirst World War
Awards

Vice-Admiral Vincent Barkly Molteno CB (30 April 1872 โ€“ 12 November 1952) was a Royal Navy officer during World War I.[1]

He fought and distinguished himself in the Battle of Jutland in April 1916, commanding from the armoured cruiser HMS Warrior. He was subsequently awarded the Russian Order of St. Anna for bravery, and was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath and Aide-de-camp to the King.[2]

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