Francis Martin-Leake
Francis Martin-Leake | |
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| Born | 16 March 1869 Standon, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 21 January 1928 (aged 58) Ware, Hertfordshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1892–1921 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Amethyst HMS Pathfinder HMS Achilles HMS King George V |
| Conflicts | |
| Relations | Arthur Martin-Leake (brother) |
Vice-Admiral Francis Martin-Leake CB DSO (16 March 1869 – 21 January 1928) was a British Royal Navy officer. During the First World War. He commanded HMS Achilles during the Action of 16 March 1917 and managed to sink the SMS Leopard. He also commanded HMS Pathfinder and was a survivor of its sinking on 5 September 1914. Francis was the older brother of Arthur Martin-Leake.