John William Grant DSO, RN
| Born | 2 Feb 1902 |
| Ranks
Retired: 8 Jul 1953 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John William Grant, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Penelope (97) | Cdr. | Light cruiser | 15 Jun 1942 | 10 Aug 1942 |
| HMS Searcher (D 40) | Capt. | Escort Carrier | 23 Jan 1945 | Oct 1945 ? |
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Escort Carrier HMS Searcher (D 40)
4 May 1945 (position 68.43, 16.34)
German U-boat U-711 was sunk at Kilbotn, near Harstad, Norway, in position 68°43,7'N, 16°34,6'E, by depth charges from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft (846, 853 and 882 Sqn FAA) of the British escort carriers HMS Searcher, HMS Trumpeter and HMS Queen.
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