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{{LCommRN}} '''William Gronow Davis''', (21 August, 1901 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{LCommRN}} '''William Gronow Davis''', (21 August, 1901 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
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| − | Davis was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | + | Davis was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 August, 1923. |
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| + | Davis was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 August, 1931. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:41, 6 April 2022
Lieutenant-Commander William Gronow Davis, (21 August, 1901 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
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
Davis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 August, 1923.
Davis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 August, 1931.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Eric P. Vivian |
Captain of H.M.S. Witch 9 Apr, 1928[1] – 16 May, 1931 |
Succeeded by Lawrence F. N. Ommanney |
| Preceded by David J. R. Simson |
Captain of H.M.S. Sturdy 4 Dec, 1931[2] |
Succeeded by Hubert V. P. McClintock |
| Preceded by Arthur L. Pears |
Captain of H.M.S. Ambuscade 22 Jun, 1932[3][4] – 20 Feb, 1933[5] |
Succeeded by Thomas L. Alkin |
| Preceded by Errol C. L. Turner |
Captain of H.M.S. Brilliant 4 Jan, 1935[6] |
Succeeded by Richard G. Stewart |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Havock ? – mid Jan, 1937[7] |
Succeeded by Rafe E. Courage |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Ashanti 29 Nov, 1938[8] – early 1941[9] |
Succeeded by Richard G. Onslow |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 290.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, November 20, 1931, Issue 45985, p.8.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 215.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jun 24, 1932; pg. 4; Issue 46168.
- ↑ "Command of the Ambuscade." The Times (London, England), Monday, Feb 20, 1933; pg. 20; Issue 46373.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 218.
- ↑ "Home Fleet Destroyers." The Times (London, England), 29 Nov. 1938, p. 24.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 259.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
