Cyril Ivan Horton, RN
| Born | 6 Oct 1896 |
| Ranks
Retired: 6 Oct 1946 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Cyril Ivan Horton, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Saltburn (J 58) | Cdr. | Minesweeper | 28 Jul 1939 | 19 Sep 1939 |
| HMS Vega (L 41) | Cdr. | Destroyer | 19 Sep 1939 | 4 Aug 1940 |
| HMS Protector (T 98) | A/Capt. | Netlayer | 1 Oct 1944 | 26 Feb 1946 |
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Events related to this officer
Destroyer HMS Vega (L 41)
4 Apr 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Vega (Cdr. C.I. Horton, RN) is docked in No.3 graving dock at the Rosyth Dockyard. (1)
9 Apr 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Vega (Cdr. C.I. Horton, RN) is undocked. (1)
27 May 1940
In the evening, the Polish destroyer Blyskawica received orders to meet with the British destroyers HMS Gallant and HMS Vivacious to enter the small port of La Panne (in the Dunkirk area) and evacuate part of RAF personnel. Unfortunately, she failed to find her partners and didn't complete the task. Instead of this, she was ordered to enter Dunkirk harbour together with the British destroyer HMS Vega and conduct a night reconnaissance mission. The Admiralty wanted to find out, if this harbour (partially blocked by wrecks) may be useful in Allied evacuation. Both destroyers were attacked by two German aircraft, but inspected the positions of wrecks. After that, Admiral Ramsey learned that navy vessels are able to conduct evacuation from Dunkirk and sent part of them there. (2)
9 Jul 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Vega (Cdr. C.I. Horton, RN) is docked in No.1 graving dock at the Rosyth Dockyard. (1)
12 Jul 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Vega (Cdr. C.I. Horton, RN) is undocked. (1)
Sources
- Rosyth Dockyard docking register
- Personal communication
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