Sir Ernest Gaunt | |
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Birth name | Ernest Frederick Augustus Gaunt |
Born | Beechworth, Victoria | 25 March 1865
Died | Westminster Hospital, London | 20 April 1940
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1878–1925 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | 1st Battle Squadron Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Western Approaches |
Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion World War I |
Admiral Sir Ernest Frederick Augustus Gaunt, KCB, KBE, CMG (25 March 1865 – 20 April 1940)[1] was an Australian-born Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches.