John Henry Godfrey | |
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![]() Godfrey as a Rear Admiral during World War II | |
Born | 10 July 1888 Handsworth |
Died | 29 August 1970 Eastbourne | (aged 82)
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Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Kent HMS Suffolk HMS Repulse Royal Indian Navy |
Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral John Henry Godfrey CB (10 July 1888 – 29 August 1970) was an officer of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy, specialising in navigation. Ian Fleming is said to have based James Bond's boss, "M", on Godfrey.