Lionel Peyton Skipwith
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Commander Lionel Peyton Skipwith, (23 June, 1902 – 1978) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Skipwith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1924.[1]
Skipwith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1932.[2]
Skipwith was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1937.[3]
World War II
Retired 23 June, 1952.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert Dalby |
Captain of H.M.S. Torrid 12 Jul, 1933 |
Succeeded by Charles A. de W. Kitcat |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Firedrake 4 Jun, 1935[5][6] |
Succeeded by John M. Rodgers |
| Preceded by Thomas J. N. Hilken |
Captain of H.M.S. Anthony c. early 1937 |
Succeeded by Norman V. J. T. Thew |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Imogen 2 Jun, 1937[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Lancelot V. Donne |
Captain of H.M.S. Carlisle Oct, 1937[Inference][8] – c. 10 Jan, 1938[9] |
Succeeded by Cuthbert F. B. Bowlby |
| Preceded by Douglas E. Holland-Martin |
Captain of H.M.S. Tartar 20 Jan, 1940 – 29 May, 1940 |
Succeeded by Clifford Caslon |
| Preceded by Randolph S. G. Nicholson |
Captain of H.M.S. Somali 31 May, 1940 – 5 Sep, 1940 |
Succeeded by Clifford Caslon |
| Preceded by Clifford Caslon |
Captain of H.M.S. Tartar 5 Sep, 1940 – 17 Feb, 1942 |
Succeeded by Richard T. White |
Footnotes
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 240.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 1 May 1935, p. 9.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 249.
- ↑ "Royal Navy." The Times (London, England), 14 Feb. 1938, p. 19.
- ↑ Bowlby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/171. f. 171.
