About Henry Ruthven Moore
Lived 1886 – 1978 (aged 91). Henry Ruthven Moore was a British military personnel.
Admiral Sir Henry Ruthven Moore, (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.
Naval career Educated at Sherborne, Moore joined the Royal Navy in 1902. He served in World War I taking part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
After the war Moore joined the staff of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich and then became Naval Assistant Secretary to the Committee of Imperial Defence.
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Royal Navy admiral (1886-1978)
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Henry Ruthven Moore was born on 29 August 1886 in Plumstead.
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Henry Ruthven Moore died on 12 March 1978 in Wateringbury.
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Henry Ruthven Moore was a military personnel.
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