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| − | '''Eric Fitz Gerald Wharton''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Eric Fitz Gerald Wharton''', (12 October, 1891 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | The son of solicitor J. H. F. Wharton, Esq., B.A.. | |
| − | Wharton was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | + | |
| − | Wharton | + | Wharton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 July, 1914.<ref>Wharton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/40.|}} f. 40.</ref> |
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| − | Wharton was | + | Wharton was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 July, 1922.<ref>Wharton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/40.|}} f. 40.</ref> |
| − | Wharton was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | + | From 1929 to 1932, Wharton commanded the fishery protection vessels ''Kennet'' and ''Liffey''.<ref>Wharton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/40.|}} f. 40.</ref> | |
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| + | Wharton was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of {{CommRN}} on 15 November, 1934.<ref>Wharton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/40.|}} f. 40.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
| + | He performed a variety of services. | ||
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| + | In recognition of his wartime service, Wharton was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 3 September, 1946.<ref>Wharton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/40.|}} f. 40.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 16:47, 22 May 2022
Captain (retired) Eric Fitz Gerald Wharton, (12 October, 1891 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of solicitor J. H. F. Wharton, Esq., B.A..
Wharton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 July, 1914.[1]
Wharton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 July, 1922.[2]
From 1929 to 1932, Wharton commanded the fishery protection vessels Kennet and Liffey.[3]
Wharton was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 15 November, 1934.[4]
World War II
He performed a variety of services.
In recognition of his wartime service, Wharton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 3 September, 1946.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frank H. Pegram |
Superintendent of Anti-Gas Training, Devonport Aug, 1923[6] – 20 May, 1925[Inference] |
Succeeded by William H. N. Yonge |
| Preceded by Kenneth Michell |
Captain of H.M.S. Truro 8 Sep, 1925[7][8] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Robert M. Gardner |
Captain of H.M.S. Dundalk late Mar, 1927[9] – 4 Apr, 1927[Inference] |
Succeeded by Reginald W. Lawrence |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wharton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/40. f. 40.
- ↑ Wharton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/40. f. 40.
- ↑ Wharton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/40. f. 40.
- ↑ Wharton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/40. f. 40.
- ↑ Wharton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/40. f. 40.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 285.
- ↑ "H.M.S. Truro." The Times (London, England), 8 Sept. 1925, p. 17.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 276.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Mar 24, 1927; pg. 19; Issue 44538.
