Gilbert Cyril William Crispin
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Captain Gilbert Cyril William Crispin, R.N. (20 October, 1877 – 1968) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Middlesex.
Crispin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1899.
Crispin was promoted to the rank of Commander on 22 June, 1911.[1]
Post-War
Crispin was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1918.[2]
Crispin was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Blenheim on 1 April, 1919.[3]
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 20 July, 1922.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William G. A. Kennedy |
Captain of H.M.S. Syren 10 Jul, 1913 – 11 Aug, 1913 |
Succeeded by Thomas C. H. Williams |
| Preceded by Viscount Kelburn |
Captain of H.M.S. Pyramus 7 Nov, 1916[4] – 28 Jun, 1918 |
Succeeded by Walter E. Scott |
| Preceded by Thomas A. Williams |
Captain of H.M.S. Gloucestershire 23 Aug, 1918 – 21 Oct, 1918[5] |
Succeeded by Thomas A. Williams |
| Preceded by Percy Pitts |
Captain of H.M.S. Blenheim 1 Apr, 1919[6] – 1 Apr, 1921 |
Succeeded by Harry W. C. Hughes |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Laconia ? – 15 Nov, 1939 |
Succeeded by Gilbert G. P. Hewett |
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