Henry Ruthven Moore
Admiral Sir Henry Ruthven Moore GCB, CVO, DSO (29 August 1886 – 12 March 1978) was the last British admiral to command the Home Fleet during World War II. He served in that post from 1944 to 1945.
Sir Henry Moore | |
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Admiral Moore under the guns of his flagship HMS Duke of York at Scapa Flow | |
| Born | 29 August 1886 Plumstead, Kent |
| Died | 12 March 1978 (aged 91) Wateringbury, Kent |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1950 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Caradoc HMS Dauntless HMS Neptune Home Fleet Nore Command |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Legion of Merit (United States) |
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