John Pemberton Mosse DSC, RN
| Born | 27 Dec 1910 | | |
| Died | 6 Aug 1995 | (84) | |
 | Ranks| 1 May 1931 | | A/S.Lt. | | 1 Jan 1932 | | S.Lt. | | 1 Jan 1934 | | Lt. | | 1 Jan 1942 | | Lt.Cdr. | | 27 Dec 1955 | | Cdr. (Retd.) |
Retired: 27 Dec 1955
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Warship Commands listed for John Pemberton Mosse, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Mermaid (U 30) | Lt.Cdr. | Sloop | 2 Apr 1944 | Sep 1945 |
Career information
John Pemperton Mosse was born in Olney, Bucks on 27 December 1910. He was an anti-submarine specialist who did much to teach the RN how to defend itself against the U-boat threat and successfully pioneered the use of ASDIC in the icy waters of the Arctic. His memoir, Half a Lifetime, describing his naval career before, during and after WW2 is available for research in The Imperial War Museum:
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