Richard Bell Davies
Richard Bell Davies | |
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Richard Bell Davies during the First World War, c. 1916–18 | |
| Born | 19 May 1886 |
| Died | 26 February 1966 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1901–1944 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Pretoria Castle (1943–44) HMS Dasher (1942) Rear Admiral, Naval Air Stations (1939–41) HMS Cornwall (1933–35) HMS London (1929–30) No. 3 Squadron RNAS (1915) |
| Conflicts | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Air Force Cross Mentioned in Despatches Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) Order of Michael the Brave (Rumania) |
Vice-Admiral Richard Bell Davies, VC, CB, DSO, AFC (19 May 1886 – 26 February 1966), also known as Richard Bell-Davies, was a senior Royal Navy commander, naval aviator, and a First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.