William James O'Neill
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Commander R.N.R. (retired) William James O'Neill, R.D. ( – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
O'Neill was appointed to armed merchant cruiser H.M.S. Carmania from 8 August 1914 until 30 June, 1915,[1] and was aboard her when she destroyed the German armed merchant cruiser Cap Trafalgar.
O'Neill commanded Rosabelli from July to November, 1917, and then Safa el Bahr until 5 December 1917.[2]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Hubert W. D. Griffith |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 112 30 Jun, 1915[3] |
Succeeded by Alexander MacRae |
Footnotes
- ↑ O'Neill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/82/316. f. 64.
- ↑ O'Neill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/82/316. f. 64.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 401a.
