Andrew Wilmot-Smith
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCommander Andrew Wilmot-Smith, D.S.O., R.N. (21 May, 1885 – 26 July, 1937) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire.
Wilmot-Smith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1906.
Wilmot-Smith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1914.
Wilmot-Smith gave up command of E 17 when he was appointed to Maidstone, additional, for "Special Service" on 27 August, 1915. He was to be accomodated in Baralong. He was awarded a D.S.O. for destroying U 41 on 24 September 1915 in what was later called the Second Baralong Incident.
Post-War
Wilmot-Smith was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1920.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George A. Saltren-Willett |
Captain of H.M.S. Hebe Sep, 1917[1] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Henry P. Hughes |
Captain of H.M.S. Orby 5 May, 1919[2] |
Succeeded by ? |
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