Allied Warship Commanders

Caspar John, RN

Born  22 Mar 1903
Died  11 Jul 1984(81)


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Ranks

15 May 1923 A/S.Lt.
30 Jan 1924 S.Lt.
30 Aug 1925 Lt.
30 Aug 1933 Lt.Cdr.
31 Dec 1936 Cdr.
30 Jun 1941 Capt.
8 Jan 1951 Rear-Admiral
30 Mar 1954 Vice-Admiral
10 Jan 1957 Admiral
23 May 1962 Admiral of the fleet

Retired: 1963


Decorations

11 Mar 1941 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
5 Jun 1952 CB
31 Mar 1956 KCB
11 Jun 1960 GCB

Warship Commands listed for Caspar John, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Pretoria Castle (F 61)Capt.Escort Carrier12 Oct 194419 May 1945
HMS Ocean (68)Capt.Aircraft Carrierca. Jun 45ca. Dec 46

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