Admiral Philip Louis Vian
A portrait of Admiral Philip Louis Vian, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Navy Home Fleet. Born in 1864, Vian had served on several Royal Navy ships during World War I, and served with distinction throughout World War II. Continuing his naval career following the war, he was ultimately made Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet and promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1952 and died in 1968
Picture No
10984961
Media ID
46114974
Size
4271px x 5808px
(2.4MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News
10 March 1951
Date
1951
