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| − | '''Ralph Heathcote''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Ralph Heathcote''', D.S.O. (1 March, 1901 – 1990) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 December, 1922. | + | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 December, 1922.{{UBAlly|1173}} |
He was awarded the [[Ogilvy Medal]] for the year 1928 for placing first in examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).{{ToL|Ogilvy Gold Medal Award|Wednesday, Feb 06, 1929; pg. 20; Issue 45120}} | He was awarded the [[Ogilvy Medal]] for the year 1928 for placing first in examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).{{ToL|Ogilvy Gold Medal Award|Wednesday, Feb 06, 1929; pg. 20; Issue 45120}} | ||
| − | + | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 December, 1930.{{UBAlly|1173}} | |
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| − | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1943{{ | + | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1936.{{UBAlly|1173}} |
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| + | Heathcote was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1943.{{UBAlly|1173}} | ||
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| + | Retired 8 July, 1952.{{UBAlly|1173}} | ||
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Revision as of 20:10, 23 June 2021
Captain Ralph Heathcote, D.S.O. (1 March, 1901 – 1990) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1922.[1]
He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1928 for placing first in examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).[2]
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1930.[3]
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1936.[4]
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943.[5]
Retired 8 July, 1952.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John H. Allison |
Fleet Torpedo Officer, America and West Indies 3 Jan, 1934[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by William G. Andrewes |
Fleet Torpedo Officer, Home Fleet 11 Jan, 1937[8] |
Succeeded by Derrick H. Hall-Thompson |
| Preceded by Stuart L. Bateson |
Captain of H.M.S. Ajax 26 May, 1942 – 2 Jul, 1942 |
Succeeded by Richard G. Stewart |
| Preceded by Cecil A. N. Chatwin |
Captain of H.M.S. Fame 10 Aug, 1942 – 14 Jul, 1943 |
Succeeded by Robert A. Currie |
| Preceded by James P. Gornall |
Captain of H.M.S. Orion 25 Jun, 1945 – late 1946 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ "Ogilvy Gold Medal Award." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Feb 06, 1929; pg. 20; Issue 45120.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 269.
