About Edward Parry
Lived 1893 – 1972 (aged 79). Edward Parry was a New Zealand naval officer.
Admiral Sir William Edward Parry, (8 April 1893 – 21 August 1972) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Naval career Parry joined the Royal Navy 1905 and served in the First World War. Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke on the bridge of HMS Kelvin during a visit to France shortly after the Normandy landings, 12 June 1944. Parry is standing behind Churchill.
His appointments from 1936 were: January–February 1936 Senior Officers' Technical Course, Portsmouth 14.04.1936 - 1937 Captain Anti-Submarine & Commanding Officer, HMS Osprey (Anti-Submarine School, Portland); before retiring in 1951.
In the 1956 film The Battle of the River Plate, Parry was played by Jack Gwillim.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Parry?
British admiral (1893-1972)
When was Edward Parry born?
Edward Parry was born on 8 April 1893 in London.
When did Edward Parry die?
Edward Parry died on 21 August 1972.
What was Edward Parry's occupation?
Edward Parry was a naval officer.
What nationality was Edward Parry?
Edward Parry was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Parry (Royal Navy officer, born 1893)
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