World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy. At the South Corfu Channel, Corfu Harbour on March 4, 1942, Lieutenant Commander Miers was skipper of the submarine HMS Torbay which slipped into the harbour, torpedoing a destroyer and two supply ships before withdrawing under sustained attack by enemy depth charges. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy. At the South Corfu Channel, Corfu Harbour on March 4, 1942, Lieutenant Commander Miers was skipper of the submarine HMS Torbay which slipped into the harbour, torpedoing a destroyer and two supply ships before withdrawing under sustained attack by enemy depth charges. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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In loving memory of
Rear Admiral
Sir ANTHONY CECIL CAPEL MIERS
VC KBE CB DSO and BAR
November 11th 1906 - June 30th 1985
Freeman of The Royal Burgh of Inverness
R.I.P.
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