William Davis (Royal Navy officer)


Sir William Davis

Born11 October 1901
Shimla, India
Died29 October 1987 (1987-10-30) (aged 86)
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Years of service1915–1960
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Mauritius
Home Fleet
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Order

Admiral Sir William Wellclose Davis GCB DSO (11 October 1901 29 October 1987) was a British Royal Navy officer who went on to be Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.