John J. C. Irving
John James Cawdell Irving | |
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| Birth name | John James Cawdell Irving |
| Born | 22 January 1898 |
| Died | 23 July 1967 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1914–1922; 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | RRS William Scoresby |
| Conflicts | World War I, World War II |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society |
| Spouse | Beryl Irving (née Newington) |
| Children | 4, including David Irving |
| Other work | Polar explorer, writer |
John James Cawdell Irving (22 January 1898 – 23 July 1967) was a British Royal Navy officer, polar explorer, and writer. He served in the Royal Navy during World War I and later commanded an Antarctic research expedition. After his naval service, he became a writer of both fiction and non-fiction works on maritime subjects.