William Power Carne, RN
| Birth details unknown |
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Retired: 7 Jul 1950 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for William Power Carne, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Coventry (D 43) | Cdr. | Light cruiser | May 1941 | 16 Jan 1942 |
| HMS Striker (D 12) | Capt. | Escort Carrier | 26 Feb 1944 | Oct 1945 ? |
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Coventry (D 43)
18 May 1941
The First Victioria Cross of the Mediterranean battle was poshumously awarded to Petty Officer A.E. Sephton for "great courage and endurance" while on HMS Coventry as she was being attacked by Geman Stuka dive bombers while off Crete.
Petty officer Septhon was burried at sea. His VC was on display at Coventry Cathedral but was stolen on 25 September 1990.
