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Captain (retired) Joe Henry Claude Willoughby, (25 January, 1892 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve before transferring into the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Willoughby served in Savage from 7 August 1914, and performed commendably while minesweeping inside the Dardanelles.[1][2]
He served in the submarine E 43 from January 1916 to February 1917, and later served in Hind until he was transferred into the R.N. on 2 November, 1916 at the rank of Lieutenant.[3][4]
He commanded Template:UK-ML287 from 15 September, 1924 until 1 May, 1926, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 2 November, 1924.[5]
Willoughby was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 28 November, 1936.[6]
World War II
He was granted the War Service rank of Captain when he reverted to the Retired List on 23 November 1945.[7]
In 1948 he was granted permission to reside in Canada.[8]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Joseph Horsfield |
Captain of H.M.S. Scout 10 Jul, 1924[9][10] – 21 Aug, 1924[11] |
Succeeded by Adlebert W. C. J. Nicholson |
Footnotes
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jun 20, 1924; pg. 5; Issue 43683.
- ↑ Willoughby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/268. f. 348.
