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COMMANDER // 1894–1968

Philip Vian

Admiral of the FleetUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1894 – 1968

1900191019201930194019501960World War II · 1939–1945 (1941–1945 U.S. combat role)Altmark Incident — February 16, 1940 · United Kingdom · World War IINormandy — Jun–Aug 1944 · Allies · World War II

Active service 1940–1944 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 46.

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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Louis Vian, & Two Bars was a Royal Navy officer who served in both World Wars.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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