John Henry Godfrey

John Henry Godfrey
Godfrey as a Rear Admiral during World War II
Born	10 July 1888 (1888-07-10) Handsworth
Died	29 August 1970 (1970-08-30) (aged 82) Eastbourne
Allegiance	United Kingdom  British India
Service/branch	Royal Navy  Royal Indian Navy
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	HMS Kent HMS Suffolk HMS Repulse Royal Indian Navy
Battles/wars	First World War Second World War
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath

Admiral John Henry Godfrey CB (10 July 1888 – 29 August 1970) was an officer of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy, specialising in navigation. Ian Fleming is said to have based James Bond's boss, "M", on Godfrey.