as a Lt.-Cdr in the office of the First Sea Lord. James Robertson Justice, joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, but after sustaining an injury in 1943 (thought to be shrapnel from a German shell), he was pensioned off. Sir Ludovic Kennedy, journalist, broadcaster and author served in the Royal Navy during World War II. His father commanded , the P&O armed merchant ship in her ill-fated encounter with the powerful German battleships and in 1939. Laurence Olivier, actor, served in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant. Peter O'Toole, actor, served as a radioman during his National Service in 1950-52. Patrick Macnee, actor, served during World War II, with the rank of lieutenant. Nicholas Monsarrat, author, served as a RNVR lieutenant-commander during World War II. Kenneth More actor, RNVR lieutenant, on board in Force Q during World War II. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh served during and after World War II. He was Mentioned in Dispatches for his actions at the Battle of Cape Matapan and later commanded the frigate HMS Magpie. He gave up his naval career when his wife became Queen. Jon Pertwee, actor, best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor in Doctor Who, served during World War II, as an radioman, and was transferred off the just before it was sunk to become an officer, and served in the security division. Michael Redgrave, English stage and film actor, director, manager and author, served in during World War II. Ralph Richardson, actor, served as a lieutenant-commander during World War II. Nevil Shute, author and engineer, served as an RNVR lieutenant-commander working on weapons development during World War II. Patrick Troughton, actor, best known for his portrayal of the Second Doctor in Doctor Who, served in Coastal Forces during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant, and commanding a motor gun boat. Godfrey Winn, a British journalist known as a columnist, and also a writer and actor. Trained at . His book PQ17 was an account of his experiences on Convoy PQ 17 during the Second World War, serving in HMS Pozarica. See also 'Home from the Sea' published in 1944. See also Royal Navy History of the Royal Navy Royal Navy Royal Navy lists