John Hughes-Hallett

Captain John Hughes-Hallett, D.S.O. (1 December, 1901 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.

Life & Career

Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Midshipman on 1 May, 1918.^[1] He was appointed to the cruiser Hawkins on 4 August, 1919.^[2]

He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1927 for placing first in his examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).^[3]

Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1934.^[4]

Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1940.^[5]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Norman V. Grace	Captain of H.M.S. Vernon Jan, 1946 – May, 1948	Succeeded by Wilfred J. C. Robertson
Preceded by Cecil A. L. Mansergh	Director of Naval Equipment Jun, 1950	Succeeded by ?

↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 58.
↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 784.
↑ "Ogilvy Medal Award." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Sep 03, 1927; pg. 18; Issue 44677.
↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 42.
↑ The Navy List. (April, 1944). p. 88.