William Alexander Keith Napier Cavaye

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Lieutenant-Commander William Alexander Keith Napier Cavaye, (20 April, 1906 – 13 February, 1942) 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

Cavaye was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 December, 1929.[1]

Cavaye was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 December, 1937.[2]

World War II

Cavaye commanded five submarines during the war, and died in command of Tempest when she was sunk by Italian destroyers.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
John S. Wraith
Captain of H.M.S. H 43
7 Oct, 1939[3] – 27 Dec, 1939[4]
Succeeded by
John S. Wraith

Footnotes

  1. Uboat.net page on the man.
  2. Uboat.net page on the man.
  3. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  4. Uboat.net page on the ship.