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Henry de Beauvoir Tupper AM (7 April 1883 – 14 November 1952) was a Royal Navy officer and recipient of the Albert Medal.

Early life

Henry de Beauvoir Tupper joined the Royal Navy after leaving Framlingham College, and was on 1 July 1902 posted as a

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to the pre-dreadnought battleship HMS ''Revenge'', serving in home waters.

First World War

He served in the First World War, rising to the rank of

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and was in command of during the Gallipoli landings in April 1915. While later serving on during the First World War, he performed an act for which he was awarded, on 21 February 1919, the Albert Medal for gallantry in saving life at sea (later replaced by the

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). He was awarded it jointly with Able Seaman ET Spalding. www.oldframlinghamian.com
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tupper, Henry People educated at Framlingham College Recipients of the Albert Medal (lifesaving) 1883 births 1952 deaths Royal Navy officers of World War I