Sir Reginald Bacon | |
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 Reginald Bacon in 1915 | |
| Born | 6 September 1863 Wiggonholt, West Sussex |
| Died | 9 June 1947 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1877–1909 1914–1919 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HM TB.33 HM TB.52 HMS Vesuvius HM TB.81 HM TB.95 HMS Hazard Inspecting Captain of Submarines HMS Irresistible HMS Dreadnought Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes Dover Patrol |
| Battles / wars | Benin Expedition of 1897 First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order |
Admiral Sir Reginald Hugh Spencer Bacon, KCB, KCVO, DSO (6 September 1863 – 9 June 1947)[1] was an officer in the Royal Navy noted for his technical abilities. According to Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, twice First Sea Lord, he was at one time "acknowledged as the cleverest officer in the Navy".[2]
- ^ The Times, 10 June 1947.
- ^ Mackay (1973), p. 297