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}}Admiral '''William North''' (April 3, 1924 - July 28, 1991) was a [[Bjeorgite|Bjeorgite-]][[Maximusian]] naval commander who served in the Maximusian Navy throughout the [[Great War]]. He retired from service in 1987 but was | }}Admiral '''William North''' (April 3, 1924 - July 28, 1991) was a [[Bjeorgite|Bjeorgite-]][[Maximusian]] naval commander who served in the Maximusian Navy throughout the [[Great War]]. He retired from service in 1987 but was named Grand Admiral of the Bjeorgite Navy by [[Brian Smith]] in June of 1991 at the onset of the [[1991 Bjeorg Conflict|Bjeorg Conflict]]. As Grand Admiral, he oversaw the blockading of the [[Strait of St. Peter]] from the bridge of the [[BNS Kiln]], the Bjeorgite flagship, which was tasked with preventing a Maximusian amphibious landing in the town of [[Martin]]. On July 28, 1991, in a confrontation that has been dubbed [[North's Last Stand]], a Maximusian naval flotilla forced its way through the blockade, sinking the Kiln and disabling the rest of the small Bjeorgite Navy. North went down with his ship. His remains have not been recovered. | ||
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Revision as of 18:24, 23 March 2024
| Admiral William North | |
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| Born | April 3, 1924 Martin, Bjeorg, Libertas Omnium Maximus |
| Died | July 28, 1991 (aged 67) Strait of St. Peter, Republic of Bjeorg |
| Allegiance | Libertas Omnium Maximus Bjeorg (after 1991) |
| Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Awards | Silver Anchor of Distinguished Service |
| Memorials | North Memorial Park |
Admiral William North (April 3, 1924 - July 28, 1991) was a Bjeorgite-Maximusian naval commander who served in the Maximusian Navy throughout the Great War. He retired from service in 1987 but was named Grand Admiral of the Bjeorgite Navy by Brian Smith in June of 1991 at the onset of the Bjeorg Conflict. As Grand Admiral, he oversaw the blockading of the Strait of St. Peter from the bridge of the BNS Kiln, the Bjeorgite flagship, which was tasked with preventing a Maximusian amphibious landing in the town of Martin. On July 28, 1991, in a confrontation that has been dubbed North's Last Stand, a Maximusian naval flotilla forced its way through the blockade, sinking the Kiln and disabling the rest of the small Bjeorgite Navy. North went down with his ship. His remains have not been recovered.