Guy Willoughby, RN

Born  7 Nov 1902

Ranks

15 Sep 1922 A/S.Lt.
15 Jun 1923 S.Lt.
15 May 1925 Lt.
15 May 1933 Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1937 Cdr.
??? A/Capt.
31 Dec 1943 Capt.
8 Jan 1953 Rear-Admiral

Retired: 20 Mar 1956


Decorations

9 Jun 1955 CB

Warship Commands listed for Guy Willoughby, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Activity (D 94)A/Capt.Escort Carrier15 Sep 194218 May 1944

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Events related to this officer

Escort Carrier HMS Activity (D 94)


3 Apr 1944 (position 73.44, 27.12)
German U-boat U-288 was sunk in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, in position 73°44'N, 27°12'E, by depth charges and rockets from a Swordfish (819 Sqn FAA) and an Avenger/Martlet team (846 Sqn FAA) of the British escort carriers HMS Activity and HMS Tracker.


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