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| − | + | {{ViceRN}} '''Norman Atherton Wodehouse''', C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (18 May, 1887 – 4 July, 1941) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | |
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| + | In December 1928, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Calypso|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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| + | In World War II he served as a convoy commander, and died when his merchant ship was torpedoed. | ||
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Revision as of 16:42, 24 October 2012
Vice-Admiral Norman Atherton Wodehouse, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (18 May, 1887 – 4 July, 1941) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Gunnery Officer Warrior 1913-mid war. Gunnery Officer Revenge at the Battle of Jutland until promotion to Commander in 1919.
In December 1928, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Calypso.[1]
In World War II he served as a convoy commander, and died when his merchant ship was torpedoed.
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
- "Fallen Officers" (Deaths). The Times. Saturday, 18 October, 1941. Issue 49060, col F, pg. 6.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/50.
See Also
| Naval Appointments |
