Irving Montgomery Palmer DSC, RN
Born | 23 Jan 1889 |
Ranks
Retired: 6 Feb 1942 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Irving Montgomery Palmer, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Berwick (65) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 17 Oct 1938 | 22 Jun 1940 |
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Events related to this officer
Heavy cruiser HMS Berwick (65)
2 Mar 1940 (position 67.50, -22.45)
HMS Berwick (Capt I.M. Palmer, DSC, RN) intercepts the German merchant Wolfsburg (6201 GRT) north of Iceland in position 67°50'N, 22°45'W. However before the German ship can be captured she is scuttled by her own crew.
6 Mar 1940 (position 68.00, -15.00)
HMS Berwick (Capt I.M. Palmer, DSC, RN) intercepts the German merchant Uruguay (5846 GRT) north-east of Iceland in position 68°00'N, 15°00'W. However before the German ship can be captured she is scuttled by her own crew.
9 Apr 1940
HMS Berwick (Capt I.M. Palmer, DSC, RN) participated in the Norwegian campaign. On completion of naval operations off Norway, was allocated to Force "H" at Gibraltar.
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