Daphne Blundell | |
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Born | 19 August 1916 |
Died | 24 May 2004 | (aged 87)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Women's Royal Naval Service |
Years of service | 1942–1973 |
Rank | Commandant |
Commands held | Women's Royal Naval Service (1970–73) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Daphne Mary Blundell, CB (19 August 1916 – 24 May 2004) was a senior British naval officer, who served as Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service from 1970 to 1973.
Blundell was born on 19 August 1916. She was educated at St Helen's School, an all-girls private school in Northwood, London. She studied at Bedford College, London, the first higher education institution for women in the United Kingdom.[1]
In retirement, Blundell served as President of the Association of Wrens.[8] She never married nor had any children.[9]
Blundell died on 24 May 2004, aged 87.[1] Her funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church, Northwood on 3 June 2004.[9]