Robert Sydney Stafford
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Commander (retired) Robert Sydney Stafford, (29 August, 1899 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.
Life & Career
Stafford was confirmed in the rank of Mate on 1 December, 1923.
Stafford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 February, 1927.[1]
Stafford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 February, 1935.[2]
Stafford was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 29 August, 1944.[3]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sydney A. M. Else |
Captain of H.M.S. Ladybird 15 Mar, 1938[4] – 11 Jan, 1940[5] |
Succeeded by John F. Blackburn |
| Preceded by Frank S. Redgrove |
Captain of H.M.S. Aphis 9 Feb, 1940[6] – 7 Dec, 1940[7] |
Succeeded by John O. Campbell |
| Preceded by Archibald B. Russell |
Captain of H.M.S. Whitehall 7 Jul, 1942[8] – 8 Oct, 1942[9] |
Succeeded by Charles L. de H. Bell |
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