William Richmond Fell


William Richmond Fell

Birth nameWilliam Richmond Fell
Nickname(s)"Tiny"
Born(1897-01-31)31 January 1897
Wellington, New Zealand
Died28 November 1981(1981-11-28) (aged 84)
Wellington, New Zealand
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1915–48
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS L16
HMS Oxley
HMS H31
HMS Prince Charles
HMS Titania
HMS Bonaventure
14th Submarine Flotilla
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Cross
Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States)
RelationsWalter Fell (father)
William Richmond (grandfather)

William Richmond Fell (31 January 1897 – 28 November 1981), was a New Zealand naval officer. He served in the Royal Navy, mainly in submarines, and was involved in the development of human torpedoes and midget submarines during the Second World War.