Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones entered Osborne Naval College as a cadet in 1914. He was a midshipman on the battleship Emperor of India during World War I. In 1920, he was transferred to submarines, and became Commander of four submarines before his retirement in 1936. He was recalled for World War II, and served in the Technical Branch. He wrote many books, most of which are set on or under the sea. He also wrote several children's books.
British writer
| Born | 1900 |
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British writer
| Born | 1900 |
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- OLID: OL4371006A
- ISNI: 0000000063899632
- VIAF: 48446409
- Wikidata: Q5560950
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q5560950
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| September 30, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | add ISNI |
| March 31, 2017 | Edited by MARC Bot | add VIAF and wikidata ID |
| August 4, 2010 | Edited by Sarah Breau | Added bio, added date of birth, added Wikipedia link |
| August 31, 2008 | Created by ImportBot | Imported from Talis record |