William Christopher Pakenham

William Christopher Pakenham

Sir William Christopher Pakenham (1861-1933) was a British observer with the Japanese Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, during World War I he commanded 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron during the Battle of Jutland, and from December 1916 was Commander-in-Chief of the Battle Cruiser Fleet. [http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/pakenham.htm First World War.com Pakenham biography] ]

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