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Frederic Charles Dreyer

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Royal Navy admiral (1878-1956)

Lived 1878 to 1956 · aged 78
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Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer was an officer of the Royal Navy. A gunnery expert, he developed a fire control system for British warships, and served as flag captain to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland.

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The ship's bell of HMS Iron Duke, which was presented to Winchester Cathedral by Dreyer. The bell stands above a slab commemorating Dreyer and his wife.The ship's bell of HMS Iron Duke, which was presented to Winchester Cathedral by Dreyer. The bell stands above a slab commemorating Dreyer and his wife.

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

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Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer was an officer of the Royal Navy. A gunnery expert, he developed a fire control system for British warships, and served as flag captain to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland. He retired with the rank of admiral in 1943, having served through two world wars and having already retired once.

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Lived 1878 to 1956 · aged 78
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