Oliver Loudon Gordon

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Captain Oliver Loudon Gordon, C.B., M.V.O. (26 January, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1917. His seniority was later adjusted to 15 April.[1]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1925.[2]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1931.[3]

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1939.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Cecil C. A. Allen
Captain of H.M.S. Revenge
Jan, 1936[5] – 1 May, 1936[6]
Succeeded by
John B. Bruce
Preceded by
Robert H. Bevan
Captain of H.M.S. Saltburn
4 Aug, 1936[7] – Jan, 1937[8]
Succeeded by
Eric S. Brand
Preceded by
Walter N. T. Beckett
Captain of H.M.S. Exeter
Mar, 1941[9] – 1 Mar, 1942[10]
Succeeded by
Vessel Lost

Footnotes

  1. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  2. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  3. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  4. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  5. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  6. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  7. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  8. Gordon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/87. f. 87.
  9. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  10. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.