Arthur Douglas Harry Dibben
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Captain Arthur Douglas Harry Dibben, O.B.E. (15 May, 1887 – 15 February, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Hanwell, the son of H. J. Dibben, Esq..
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1908.[1]
During the war, Dibben navigated Dublin, Donegal and {UK-Indomitable}}. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1916.[2]
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1921.[3]
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1929. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 May, 1934.[4]
World War II
Appointed N.C.S.O., Humber, vice Gifford on 15 May 1941. He was presumed killed in action 15 February, 1942.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Fleet Navigating Officer, Mediterranean Fleet 1 May, 1922[6] – 22 May, 1925[7] |
Succeeded by Oliver L. Gordon as Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet |
| Preceded by John H. D. Cunningham |
Captain of H.M.S. Adventure 10 Oct, 1931[8] – 18 Apr, 1932[9] |
Succeeded by James V. V. Magrane |
Footnotes
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 248.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
