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| − | {{ | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''David Thorburn Graham-Brown''', M.V.O. (27 December, 1883 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Born in Edinburgh, the son of a physician. | |
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| − | He was | + | Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 July, 1904. |
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| + | In March 1905 He was awarded the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1904[?] for being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination while also achieving a first-class certificate in seamanship. | ||
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| + | Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 July, 1912. | ||
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| + | Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1914. | ||
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| + | Graham-Brown was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 27 December, 1929. | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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{{CatComm|UK}} | {{CatComm|UK}} | ||
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{{CatBritannia|January, 1899}} | {{CatBritannia|January, 1899}} | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 27 August 2018
Captain (retired) David Thorburn Graham-Brown, M.V.O. (27 December, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Edinburgh, the son of a physician.
Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 July, 1904.
In March 1905 He was awarded the Goodenough Medal for 1904[?] for being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination while also achieving a first-class certificate in seamanship.
Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 July, 1912.
Graham-Brown was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1914.
Graham-Brown was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 27 December, 1929.
World War II
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Basil R. H. Taylour |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 54 14 Jul, 1904 |
Succeeded by Maurice C. Bomford |
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