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Latest revision as of 11:30, 26 July 2022
Captain Ralph Heathcote, D.S.O. (1 March, 1901 – 1990) served in the Royal Navy. He was likely the son of Henry Ralph Heathcote.
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
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 Selwyn V. Jephson |
Captain of H.M.S. Broke before Mar, 1938 – 24 Sep, 1938[9] |
Succeeded by Walter N. T. Beckett |
| Preceded by Stuart L. Bateson |
Captain of H.M.S. Ajax 26 May, 1942[10] – 2 Jul, 1942[11] |
Succeeded by Richard G. Stewart |
| Preceded by Cecil A. N. Chatwin |
Captain of H.M.S. Fame 10 Aug, 1942[12] – 14 Jul, 1943[13] |
Succeeded by Robert A. Currie |
| Preceded by James P. Gornall |
Captain of H.M.S. Orion 25 Jun, 1945[14] – late 1946[15] |
Succeeded by John W. F. D. Cowgill |
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.
- ↑ Beckett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/55/100. f. 100.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
