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William Wellclose Davis DSO, RN

Born  11 Oct 1901


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Ranks

15 Jan 1921 A/S.Lt.
15 Sep 1921 S.Lt.
15 Oct 1922 Lt.
15 Oct 1930 Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1935 Cdr.
31 Dec 1940 Capt.
7 Jan 1950 Rear-Admiral
15 Sep 1953 Vice-Admiral
22 Oct 1956 Admiral

Retired: 17 Aug 1960


Decorations

1 Jan 1941 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
21 Dec 1943 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
23 May 1944 DSO
14 Nov 1944 Bar to DSO
28 Nov 1944 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
1 Jan 1952 CB
2 Jan 1956 KCB
13 Jun 1959 GCB

Warship Commands listed for William Wellclose Davis, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Mauritius (80)Capt.Light cruiser22 Mar 194323 Oct 1944

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