Admiral The Honourable Sir Matthew Best | |
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Born | Frampton, Dorset | 18 June 1878
Died | 13 October 1940 Crockway, Frampton, Dorset | (aged 62)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1892–1939 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Queen Elizabeth HMS Excellent HMS Nelson 2nd Cruiser Squadron America and West Indies Station |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Member of the Royal Victorian Order Mentioned in Despatches |
Admiral The Honourable Sir Matthew Robert Best KCB, DSO & Bar, MVO (18 June 1878 – 13 October 1940) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.