Alfred Carpenter

Vice-Admiral Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter, VC was a highly decorated officer in the Royal Navy. He is most famous for being selected by his fellow officers and crew members to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Throughout his distinguished naval career, Carpenter served with great distinction. He achieved the rank of Vice-Admiral and became one of the celebrated figures of his era due to his actions during major operations that earned him international recognition and multiple foreign declarations from allied nations.