Anthony Paul Colthurst

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Commander Anthony Paul Colthurst, D.S.O., R.N. (10 December, 1900 – 15 November, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

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Life & Career

Colthurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 August, 1922.[1]

Colthurst was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 August, 1930.[2]

Colthurst was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1937.[3]

Colthurst died in the sinking of his command, the escort carrier Avenger.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Robert St. V. Sherbrooke
Captain of H.M.S. Vanoc
20 Sep, 1937 – Nov, 1938
Succeeded by
Thomas L. Bratt

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