Hugh Edwards
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Captain Hugh Edwards, D.S.O., R.N. (14 October, 1873 – 5 December, 1916) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Edwards was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 December, 1894.
Edwards was promoted to Commander on 31 December, 1905.[1]
In 1908, Edwards was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[2]
Edwards was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1913.
On 1 August 1914, he was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus.[3]
Edwards died of heart failure.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Rowland H. Bather |
Captain of H.M.S. Theseus 1 Aug, 1914[4] |
Succeeded by Arthur K. Macrorie |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Hildebrand 23 Nov, 1914[5] – 11 Nov, 1915[6][7] |
Succeeded by John F. Grant-Dalton |
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