About Wilfred Brittain
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 75–76). Wilfred Brittain was a naval officer.
Rear-Admiral Wilfred Geoffrey Brittain (19 June 1903 – 1979) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Malta.
Naval career Brittain joined the Royal Navy in January 1917 during World War I. He also served in World War II becoming commanding officer of the cruiser HMS Royalist in December 1944. After the War he became Director of Navigation at the Admiralty in December 1949, Captain of the Fleet, Home Fleet in April 1952 and Flag Officer, Malta in August 1954.
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Who was Wilfred Brittain?
Royal Navy rear-admiral (1903-1979)
When was Wilfred Brittain born?
Wilfred Brittain was born on 19 June 1903.
When did Wilfred Brittain die?
Wilfred Brittain died in 1979 in Hampshire.
What was Wilfred Brittain's occupation?
Wilfred Brittain was a naval officer.
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