John Curthoys Richards DSC, RN

Born  10 Aug 1904


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Ranks

15 Jan 1925 A/S.Lt.
15 Jul 1925 S.Lt.
15 Apr 1927 Lt.
15 Apr 1935 Lt.Cdr.
31 Dec 1941 Cdr.

Retired: 10 Aug 1954


Decorations

11 Jun 1942 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
14 Nov 1944 DSC

Warship Commands listed for John Curthoys Richards, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Speedy (J 17)Lt.Cdr.MinesweeperApr 193910 Dec 1940
HMS Kellett (J 05)Lt.Cdr.MinesweeperDec 19402 Mar 1942
HMS Shippigan (J 212)Cdr.Minesweeper10 Apr 194231 Mar 1943
HMS Devonshire (39)Cdr.Heavy cruiser13 Sep 194329 Feb 1944
HMS Friendship (J 398)Cdr.Minesweeper13 Sep 194429 Nov 1944

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