Basil Theodore Brewster

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Commander (retired) Basil Theodore Brewster, D.S.C. (31 December, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Brewster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1919.[1]

Brewster was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life on 8 July, 1920. A Greek decoration was also made for this deed.[2]

Brewster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1927.[3]

World War II

Brewster was promoted to the rank of Commander on 8 May, 1946.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Harold E. Turner
Captain of H.M.A.S. Moresby
25 May, 1940[5] – 26 Jul, 1940[6]
Succeeded by
William H. Martin

Footnotes

  1. Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
  2. Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
  3. Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
  4. Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
  5. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  6. Uboat.net page on the ship.