John Hereward Edelsten, RN
| Born | 12 May 1891 | | Enfield, London, England |
| Died | 10 Feb 1966 | (74) | Liphook, Hampshire, England |
| Ranks | | | 30 Dec 1911 | S.Lt. | | 30 Dec 1913 | Lt. | | 30 Dec 1921 | Lt.Cdr. | | 31 Dec 1926 | Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1933 | Capt. | | 6 Feb 1942 | Rear-Admiral | | 25 Sep 1945 | Vice-Admiral | | 3 Feb 1949 | Admiral | | 24 Nov 1954 | Retired |
Decorations | | | 30 Sep 1941 | CBE | | 8 Jun 1944 | CB | | 13 Jun 1946 | KCB | | 1 Jan 1953 | GCB | | 1 Jun 1953 | GCVO |
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Warship Commands listed for John Hereward Edelsten, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Shropshire (83) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 14 Mar 1940 | Mar 1941 |
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