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John Foster Grant-Dalton ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Grant-Dalton attended the Royal Navy War College from 9 February through 28 May, 1909, placing sixth out of seven commanders.
He was promoted to the rank Captain on 30 June, 1914.[1]
Grant-Dalton was appointed in command of the battleship Hannibal on 28 July, 1914.[2]
He assumed command of the destroyer Crescent in February 1915, remaining with her until November.[3]
In December 1917, he was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Challenger.[4]
He was appointed in command of the depot vessel Hecla on 30 October, 1919.[5]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28842. p. 4880. 22 June, 1914.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1914). p. 327.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 755.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 785.
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