Arthur Hezlet
Royal Navy admiral and submarine commander
Died when: 93 years 214 days (1123 months)Star Sign: Aries
Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Richard Hezlet (7 April 1914 – 7 November 2007), nicknamed Baldy Hezlet, was a decorated Royal Navy submariner.He became the Royal Navy's youngest captain at the time – aged 36 – and its youngest admiral, aged 45.
In retirement he became a military historian.He was a recipient of the Order of the British Empire, the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, the Distinguished Service Order and Bar, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Legion of Merit.
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