Henry Bousfield
Royal Navy admiral
About Henry Bousfield
Lived 1889 – 1947 (aged 57).
Rear-Admiral Henry Hugh Bousfield (30 November 1889 – 6 November 1947) was a Royal Navy who became Commander-in-Chief, Dover.
Naval career Bousfield joined the Royal Navy in January 1906. He served in the cruiser HMS Skirmisher and then in the battleship HMS King George V during World War I. and commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Manchester in January 1938: he saw active service in command of the ship during World War II. He retired in July 1941 but was recalled as Commander-in-Chief, Dover, in July 1945 before reverting to retirement in June 1946.
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Who was Henry Bousfield?
Royal Navy admiral
When was Henry Bousfield born?
Henry Bousfield was born on 30 November 1889 in Hoole.
When did Henry Bousfield die?
Henry Bousfield died on 6 November 1947.
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