John Hughes-Hallett
From The Dreadnought Project
Captain John Hughes-Hallett, D.S.O. (1 December, 1901 – ) 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
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Midshipman on 1 May, 1918.[1] He was appointed to the cruiser Hawkins on 4 August, 1919.[2]
He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1927 for placing first in his examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).[3]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1934.[4]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1940.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Norman V. Grace |
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon Jan, 1946 – May, 1948 |
Succeeded by Wilfred J. C. Robertson |
| Preceded by Cecil A. L. Mansergh |
Director of Naval Equipment Jun, 1950 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 58.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 784.
- ↑ "Ogilvy Medal Award." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Sep 03, 1927; pg. 18; Issue 44677.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 42.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1944). p. 88.
