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'''Oliver North''' ( – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{LCommRN}} '''Oliver North''', D.S.O., R.N. (2 February, 1892 – 27 July, 1948) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Life & Career==
 
==Life & Career==
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North was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 May, 1914. 
  
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North was in command of the {{UK-H4|f=t}} on the night of 23-24 May, 1918 when she sank {{DE-UB52}} at 41deg 46' N., 18deg 35' E..{{UKTH1|p. 13}}
  
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In September 1918, the first of a recurrent series of mentions of his drinking appears in his service record, when Commodore S. S. Hall notes that his wine bill is too large.
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==Post-War==
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North was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} with a seniority of 30 May, 1922.
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==Footnotes==
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In a Court Martial held in 1925, in which North pleaded guilty to alcohol-related charges.  He was dismissed the ship, severely reprimanded and docked six months' seniority.
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On 10 August 1928, North was charged at Sydenham Police Court with "being found drunk & incapable at West Hill."  North was placed on the Retired List owing to non-service on 16 October, 1928.
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==Service Records==
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Oliver+North Service Records]
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 7 April 2022

Lieutenant-Commander Oliver North, D.S.O., R.N. (2 February, 1892 – 27 July, 1948) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

North was the son of a manufacturer.

North was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 May, 1914.

North was in command of the submarine H 4 on the night of 23-24 May, 1918 when she sank UB 52 at 41deg 46' N., 18deg 35' E..[1]

In September 1918, the first of a recurrent series of mentions of his drinking appears in his service record, when Commodore S. S. Hall notes that his wine bill is too large.

Post-War

North was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander with a seniority of 30 May, 1922.

In a Court Martial held in 1925, in which North pleaded guilty to alcohol-related charges. He was dismissed the ship, severely reprimanded and docked six months' seniority.

On 10 August 1928, North was charged at Sydenham Police Court with "being found drunk & incapable at West Hill." North was placed on the Retired List owing to non-service on 16 October, 1928.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Edward C. Carré
Captain of H.M.S. C 22
10 Aug, 1916 – 12 Jun, 1917
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Henry E. Smyth
Captain of H.M.S. H 4
12 Jun, 1917 – Sep, 1918
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Gilbert E. Venning
Captain of H.M.S. E 44
15 Oct, 1918 – 2 Jun, 1919
Succeeded by
Thomas I. S. Bell
Preceded by
Henry B. Crane
Captain of H.M.S. H 29
28 Jun, 1920 – 2 Sep, 1921
Succeeded by
Andrew L. Besant

Footnotes

  1. The Technical History and Index, Vol. 1, Part 1. p. 13.