Richard Knight Philpott
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Commander (retired) Richard Knight Philpott (27 August, 1882 – 21 March, 1944) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Maceio, Brazil the son of a merchant.
Philpott was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September 1904.
Philpott was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1912.
Post-War
Retired at his own request on 26 April, 1920.
Philpott was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 27 August, 1922.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William W. Wilson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 113 3 Jan, 1905[1][2] – 8 Feb, 1906 |
Succeeded by Harry L. D. Craven |
| Preceded by Charles R. Blane |
Captain of H.M.S. Eclipse 9 Jun, 1915[3] – 18 May, 1916 |
Succeeded by Edward S. Carver |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, December 24, 1904, Issue 37586, p.4.
- ↑ The Monthly Navy List. (December, 1905). p. 400.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 393p.
