George Ronald Hindley Smith
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Commander (retired) George Ronald Hindley Smith, (10 July, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of W. Hindley Smith, Merchant.
Smith was appointed to the battlecruiser Princess Royal from 15 April, 1915 through 27 October, 1917, serving in her at the Battle of Jutland. He then served in the light cruiser Concord through the end of the war, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1918.[1]
He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 November, 1922.[2]
Smith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 15 October, 1926.[3]
World War II
Smith was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 3 September, 1945.[4]
Reverted to the Retired List on 30 April, 1948.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Roger S. Wellby |
Captain of H.M.S. Liverpool 1 Jan, 1941[6] – 10 Jan, 1941[7] |
Succeeded by Albert L. Poland |
Footnotes
- ↑ Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/103. f. 103.
- ↑ Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/103. f. 103.
- ↑ Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/103. f. 103.
- ↑ Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/103. f. 103.
- ↑ Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/103. f. 103.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
