York McLeod Cleeves
Captain R.N.R. York McLeod Cleeves, D.S.O., D.S.C., R.D. (9 December, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Cleeves served in Armadale Castle from the outbreak of the war through 18 June, 1916. He then joined Hyacinth until 24 January, 1917. He laater served in Albacore and Montbretia.[1]
Cleeves was appointed to Maidstone for submarines on 8 November, 1918.[2]
Cleeves was demobilised on 9 June, 1919.[3]
Cleeves was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 9 December, 1919.[4]
Cleeves was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 8 December, 1927.[5]
World War II
Cleeves was promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 31 December, 1939.[6]
Cleeves was promoted to the rank of Captain R.N.R. on 31 December, 1944. He retired on 1 July, 1950.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Miles A. G. Child |
Captain of H.M.S. Warwick 14 Jan, 1942 – 30 Oct, 1943 |
Succeeded by Denys A. Rayner |
Footnotes
- ↑ Cleeves Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/114. f. 114.
- ↑ Cleeves Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/114. f. 114.
- ↑ Cleeves Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/114. f. 114.
- ↑ Cleeves Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/114. f. 114.
- ↑ Cleeves Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/58/114. f. 114.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
