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==Postwar==
==Postwar==
Hyde was appointed in command of the {{AU-Brisbane|f=t}} on 27 August, 1919.<ref>''The Monthly Navy List'', (December 1920).  p. 947.</ref>
He commanded the {{UK-EmperorOfIndia}} and {{UK-Marlborough}}, and commanded the {{UK-BS|3}}.<ref>Wikipedia</ref>
He commanded the {{UK-EmperorOfIndia}} and {{UK-Marlborough}}, and commanded the {{UK-BS|3}}.<ref>Wikipedia</ref>



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Admiral SIR George Francis Hyde (19 July 1877 – 28 July 1937) was an officer in the Royal Navy as well as the Royal Australian Navy.

Life & Career

He was transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in 1912 as a commander.

He was appointed in command of the minelayer Adventure on 14 July, 1915.[1]

Postwar

Hyde was appointed in command of the light cruiser Brisbane on 27 August, 1919.[2]

He commanded the Emperor of India and Marlborough, and commanded the Third Battle Squadron.[3]

He took over command of the R.A.N. in 1931, and was promoted to Admiral in 1936.[4]

See Also

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List (October, 1915). p. 391c.
  2. The Monthly Navy List, (December 1920).  p. 947.
  3. Wikipedia
  4. Wikipedia

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments


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