About Dymock Watson
Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 83–84). Dymock Watson was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Dymock Watson (5 April 1904 – 3 February 1988) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, South Atlantic and South America Station.
Naval career Watson joined the Royal Navy in 1918. He served in World War II as Assistant Director of Plans on the Joint Planning Staff from 1944. before retiring in 1961.
Personal life His grandson is the actor and comedian Humphrey Ker, who based his 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show Dymock Watson: Nazi Smasher! on Watson's exploits in the Second World War.
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Who was Dymock Watson?
Royal Navy vice-admiral
When was Dymock Watson born?
Dymock Watson was born in 1904 in Farnham.
When did Dymock Watson die?
Dymock Watson died on 3 February 1988.
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Dymock Watson was a naval officer.
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