Vincent Barkly Molteno
Vincent Barkly Molteno | |
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| Born | 30 April 1872 Cape Town, Cape Colony |
| Died | 12 November 1952 (aged 80) Surrey, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1885–1921 |
| Rank | Vice-admiral |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
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Vice-Admiral Vincent Barkly Molteno CB (30 April 1872 – 12 November 1952) was a Royal Navy officer during World War I.
He fought and distinguished himself in the Battle of Jutland in April 1916, commanding from the armoured cruiser HMS Warrior. He was subsequently awarded the Russian Order of St. Anna for bravery, and was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath and Aide-de-camp to the King.