John Agnew Giffard

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Captain John Agnew Giffard, (14 July, 1900 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Giffard was appointed in command of Tetrarch, with effect from 1 January, 1930.[1]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Percival H. G. James
Captain of H.M.S. Antelope
19 Dec, 1931[2] – 7 May, 1934
Succeeded by
Anthony F. Pugsley
Preceded by
Edward P. Thomas
Captain of H.M.S. Ceres
9 May, 1935 – 7 Jul, 1935[3]
Succeeded by
Patrick W. B. Brooking
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Sikh
5 Sep, 1938[4] – 25 Oct, 1940[5]
Succeeded by
Graham H. Stokes

Footnotes

  1. Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM196/421. f. 421.
  2. The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 215.
  3. "Command of the Ceres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 06, 1935; pg. 17; Issue 47109.
  4. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  5. Uboat.net page on the ship.