Basil George Washington
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Basil George Washington, C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Navy (6 August, 1877 – 25 August, 1940) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Bedford, Washington was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1900.[1]
On 30 July, 1906, Washington was appointed in command of the destroyer Banshee. In 1908, Banshee collided with Boxer, and blame was assigned to Washington.[2]
Washington was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1913.[3]
Washington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1919.[4]
World War II
He is presumed to have died 25 August, 1940, likely in action.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William F. Benwell |
Captain of H.M.S. Banshee 30 Jul, 1906[6] |
Succeeded by Henry G. L. Oliphant |
| Preceded by Arthur N. Gouldsmith |
Captain of H.M.S. Spanker 11 Apr, 1913[7] – 31 Dec, 1913[8] |
Succeeded by Norman M. C. Thurstan |
| Preceded by Gerard A. Wells |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign Aug, 1929[9] – Sep, 1930[10] |
Succeeded by James M. Pipon |
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 282.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 377.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/562.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
