Hedley Kett


Hedley Kett

NicknameTanker
Born(1913-07-28)28 July 1913
Died28 June 2014(2014-06-28) (aged 100)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
RankCaptain
CommandsHMS P555
HMS Ultimatum
HMS Otway,
HMS Taku (N38),
HMS Tactician (P314),
HMS Springer (P264)
ConflictsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross and Bar

William Hedley Kett, DSC and Bar (28 July 1913 – 28 June 2014) was a British submariner who commanded two ships during the Second World War.