Vice-Admiral Sir William Clarkson CMG KBE
(1859-1934)

Died aged c. 75

Vice Admiral Sir William Clarkson, KBE, CMG (26 March 1859 – 21 January 1934) is regarded as the co-founder of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), in which he served as a senior commander.

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Vice-Admiral Sir William Clarkson KBE, CMG, RAN 1859-1934 co-founder of the Royal Australian Navy born here

10 St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby, United Kingdom where they was born (1859)