William Richmond Fell | |
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Birth name | William Richmond Fell |
Nickname(s) | "Tiny" |
Born | Wellington, New Zealand | 31 January 1897
Died | 28 November 1981 Wellington, New Zealand | (aged 84)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1915–48 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS L16 HMS Oxley HMS H31 HMS Prince Charles HMS Titania HMS Bonaventure 14th Submarine Flotilla |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion 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) |
Relations | Walter 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.