Task Force 95
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William G. Andrewes entered the Royal Naval College at the age of 13 years. He served at sea during the First World War and had achieved the rank of Lieutenant by the end of the conflict in 1918. During World War II he commanded the seaplane carrier HMS Albatross and a cruiser, as well as taking part in the invasion of Italy and in Pacific Ocean operations. Captain Andrewes commanded the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable after the war.
When the Korean War began June 1950, he was a Rear Admiral serving in the Far East and commanded British Commonwealth naval forces during the first part of that conflict. Promoted to Vice Admiral in 1950, he briefly led the United Nations' Blockading and Escort Force. He subsequently commanded of the British Navy's Atlantic-West Indies Station and was NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. Admiral Andrewes died in Winchester, Hampshire, England, on 22 November 1974, at the age of 75.
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| William Gerrard Andrewes | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1899-11-03)3
November 1899 St Giles Hill, Winchester, Hampshire |
| Died | 21 November 1974(1974-11-21)
(aged75) St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire |
| Allegiance |
 United
Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
Royal Navy |
| Yearsof service | 1912–1957 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Albatross HMSUganda HMSIndomitable 5th Cruiser Squadron British and Commonwealth Naval Forces, Korea United Nations Task Force 95 America and West Indies Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
| Otherwork | Company director |
Admiral Sir William Gerrard "Bill" Andrewes KBE CB DSO (3 November 1899 – 21 November 1974) was a Royal Navy officer who served in World War I and World War II, commanded the British and Commonwealth Naval Forces and United Nations Task Force 95 during the Korean War, and went on to command of the America and West Indies Squadron and served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic.