Ion Whitefoord Grove White
From The Dreadnought Project
Lieutenant-Commander Ion Whitefoord Grove White, D.S.C. (29 July, 1894 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
White was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 August, 1916. This was later adjusted to 15 May, 1916.
White was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1924.
Placed on the Retired List on 27 April, 1932.
World War II
Grove-White offered his services. He was admitted to Royal Naval Hospital, Portland on 12 September, 1939 and diagnosed with alcoholism. He was not to be offered employment.
He again asked if he could serve in 1941, and was told there was no change in circumstances.
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| Preceded by Ernest Edkin |
Captain of H.M.S. Cricket 6 Jun, 1919 |
Succeeded by John S. Morrell |
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