John Leach Military person

John Catterall Leach, MVO, DSO (1 September 1894 – 10 December 1941) (often known as Jack) was a British naval officer. He was the only captain of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales during her short period in service.

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John Leach
Birth dateSeptember 01, 1894
Date of deathDecember 10, 1941

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Military person

award
Royal Victorian Order
Distinguished Service Order
military operations
Battle of the Denmark Strait
Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse
World War II
World War I
military command
* (15 February 1941 – 10 December 1941)
* (May 1936 – October 1938)
relation
First Sea Lord
Admiral of the fleet
service start1907
service end1941

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