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| − | '''Robert Henry Campbell Crawford''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. | + | {{CaptRNR}} '''Robert Henry Campbell Crawford''', O.B.E. ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]] in both world wars. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Crawford's father, at least, resided in the Bahamas. | |
| − | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary {{MidRNR}} on 12 January, 1915. After eadling with mumps at Plymouth Hospital, he was appointed to the {{UK-Orbita|f=t}} on 30 June, 1915. On 22 May 1917 he was appointed to the {{UK-Thorn|f=t}}.<ref>Crawford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/39/539.|}} f. 275.</ref> |
| − | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary {{SubRNR}} on 2 August, 1917.<ref>Crawford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/39/539.|}} f. 275.</ref> |
| − | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary Acting {{LieutRNR}} on 2 August, 1918. He was demobilised on 6 May 1919.<ref>Crawford Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/39/539.|}} f. 275.</ref> | |
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| + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRNR}} on 31 December, 1924.{{UBAlly|612}} | ||
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| + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRNR}} on 31 December, 1932.{{UBAlly|612}} | ||
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| + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{CommRNR}} on 30 June, 1937.{{UBAlly|612}} | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
| + | Crawford was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRNR}} on 31 December, 1942.{{UBAlly|612}} | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Robert+Henry+Campbell+Crawford Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Robert+Henry+Campbell+Crawford Service Records] | ||
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| − | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Villiers Nicholas Surtees|Villiers N. Surtees]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Argus (1917)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Argus'']]'''<br> | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Villiers Nicholas Surtees|Villiers N. Surtees]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Argus (1917)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Argus'']]'''<br>27 Jul, 1944{{UBAllyWarship|3254}} – 20 Nov, 1944{{UBAllyWarship|3254}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Alan Douglas Bruford|Alan D. Bruford]]'''}} |
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Latest revision as of 10:54, 15 April 2022
Captain R.N.R. Robert Henry Campbell Crawford, O.B.E. ( – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve in both world wars.
Life & Career
Crawford's father, at least, resided in the Bahamas.
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary Midshipman R.N.R. on 12 January, 1915. After eadling with mumps at Plymouth Hospital, he was appointed to the armed merchant cruiser Orbita on 30 June, 1915. On 22 May 1917 he was appointed to the destroyer Thorn.[1]
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary Sub-Lieutenant R.N.R. on 2 August, 1917.[2]
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Temporary Acting Lieutenant R.N.R. on 2 August, 1918. He was demobilised on 6 May 1919.[3]
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 31 December, 1924.[4]
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 31 December, 1932.[5]
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 30 June, 1937.[6]
World War II
Crawford was promoted to the rank of Captain R.N.R. on 31 December, 1942.[7]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Villiers N. Surtees |
Captain of H.M.S. Argus 27 Jul, 1944[8] – 20 Nov, 1944[9] |
Succeeded by Alan D. Bruford |
Footnotes
- ↑ Crawford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/39/539. f. 275.
- ↑ Crawford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/39/539. f. 275.
- ↑ Crawford Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/39/539. f. 275.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
