John Henry Godfrey


John Henry Godfrey

Rear-Admiral Godfrey during World War II
Born10 July 1888 (1888-07-10)
Died29 August 1970(1970-08-29) (aged 82)
Allegiance United Kingdom
British India
Branch Royal Navy
 Royal Indian Navy
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Kent
HMS Suffolk
HMS Repulse
Royal Indian Navy
ConflictsFirst World War
Second World War
AwardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath

Admiral John Henry Godfrey CB (10 July 1888 – 29 August 1970) was an officer of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy, specialising in navigation. Ian Fleming is said to have based James Bond's boss, "M", on Godfrey.