Walter Baddeley was a British Anglican bishop who served in several prominent roles, including Bishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Blackburn. Born in Portslade in 1894, he first distinguished himself as a soldier during the First World War, earning the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross for his leadership in the British Army. After completing his theological training at Cuddesdon College, he dedicated his life to the ministry, providing significant service in the Pacific during the Second World War before returning to England to hold high ecclesiastical offices.