Arthur William La Touche Bisset, RN
| Born | 6 Apr 1892 | ||
| Died | 23 Jun 1956 | (64) |
| Ranks
Retired: 17 Jan 1945 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Arthur William La Touche Bisset, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Shropshire (83) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 16 Oct 1937 | 14 Mar 1940 |
| HMS Formidable (67) | Capt. | Aircraft Carrier | 7 Aug 1940 | 23 Aug 1942 |
| HMS Illustrious (87) | Rear-Admiral | Aircraft Carrier | 23 Aug 1942 | 22 Sep 1942 |
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Heavy cruiser HMS Shropshire (83)
9 Dec 1939 (position -13.00, 11.30)
The German merchant Adolf Leonhardt (2990 GRT) was intercepted in the South Atlantic off the coast of Angola in position 13°00'S, 11°30'E by HMS Shropshire (Capt. A.W.la T. Bisset, RN). However, before the German ship could be captured she was scuttled by her own crew.
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