Benjamin Bathurst
Benjamin Bathurst was born on May 27, 1936. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Benjamin Bathurst
Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Benjamin Bathurst, (27 May 1936 – 12 October 2025) was a British Royal Navy officer. After training as a pilot and qualifying as a helicopter instructor, Bathurst commanded a naval air squadron and then two frigates before achieving higher command in the navy. He served as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 1993 to 1995: in that capacity he advised the British Government on the deployment of naval support including Sea Harriers during the Bosnian War.