Matthew Best (Royal Navy officer)
Sir Matthew Best | |
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| Born | 18 June 1878 |
| Died | 13 October 1940 (aged 62) Crockway, Frampton, Dorset |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1892–1939 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Queen Elizabeth HMS Excellent HMS Nelson 2nd Cruiser Squadron America and West Indies Station |
| Conflicts | First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Member of the Royal Victorian Order Mentioned in Despatches |
Admiral Sir Matthew Robert Best KCB, DSO & Bar, MVO (18 June 1878 – 13 October 1940) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station.