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Vice-Admiral Peter Dawnay, K.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.C. (14 August, 1904 – 1989) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Paddington.
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1927.[1]
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1935.[2]
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1940.[3]
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1946.
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 January, 1956.[4]
Dawnay was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 7 January, 1959.[5]
Retired 1 February, 1962.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Ralph D. B. Haddon |
Captain of H.M.S. Liverpool 27 Dec, 1944[7] – 4 Jul, 1945[8] |
Succeeded by Leslie S. Saunders |
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