Allied Warship Commanders

Charles Fred Wivell Norris DSO, RN

Born  16 Dec 1900Dartford, Kent, England, U.K.
Died  17 Dec 1989(89)Petersfield, Hampshire, England, U.K.


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Ranks

1 Jan 1917 Mid.
15 Jan 1919 A/S.Lt.
15 Jul 1919 S.Lt.
15 Jul 1921 Lt.
15 Jul 1929 Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1934 Cdr.
30 Jun 1941 Capt.
7 Jul 1950 Rear-Admiral
22 Oct 1953 Vice-Admiral

Retired: 10 Dec 1956


Decorations

14 Nov 1944 DSO (1)
28 Nov 1944 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
17 Apr 1945 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
5 Jun 1952 CB
2 Jan 1956 CBE

Warship Commands listed for Charles Fred Wivell Norris, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Sheffield (24)Cdr.Light cruiser13 Dec 193914 Dec 1939
HMS Bellona (63)Capt.Light cruiser16 Aug 194320 Jan 1945

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Sources

  1. DSO awarded on 14 November 1944


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