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{{CommRN}} '''Edward Kirby le Mesurier''', (11 December, 1903 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} '''Edward Kirby le Mesurier''', (11 December, 1903 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
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Le Mesurier was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1937.{{NLApr44|p. 104}} | Le Mesurier was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1937.{{NLApr44|p. 104}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 7 April 2022
Commander Edward Kirby le Mesurier, (11 December, 1903 – ) 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
Awarded the Goodenough Medal for being the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and who also achieved a first-class certificate in seamanship.
Le Mesurier was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1925. Le Mesurier was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1937.[1]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Royer M. Dick |
Captain of H.M.S. Belfast Sep, 1948[2] – Mar, 1950[3] |
Succeeded by Aubrey St. Clair-Ford |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1944). p. 104.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
