John Terry, RN
| Born | 1 Oct 1900 |
| Ranks
Retired: 7 Jan 1950 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John Terry, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Dido (37) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 26 Oct 1942 | 11 Nov 1943 |
| HMS Dido (37) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 15 Nov 1943 | 8 Nov 1944 |
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Dido (37)
17 Nov 1942
17 November 1942 / 20 November 1942;
Operation Stone Age;
On 17 November 1942 a convoy of 4 merchants (MW-13) left Alexandria for Malta. This convoy was escorted by the British light cruisers HMS Arethusa, HMS Euryalus, HMS Dido and 10 destroyers.
On the 18th HMS Arethusa was hit by a aerial torpedo. She was heavily damaged and towed back to Alexandria.
The convoy arrived safe at Malta on the 20th. This meant the end of the Malta siege.
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