Harold Edward Morse

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Captain Harold Edward Morse, D.S.O., R.N. (23 July, 1891 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Morse was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1912.

Post-War

Morse was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1920.

Morse was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1926.

Morse was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1933.

World War II

Director of Minesweeping Division from 2 October, 1939 to 4 July, 1941.

Placed on the Retired List 12 January, 1943.

Reverted to Retired List on 2 October, 1946.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Denis W. Boyd
Fleet Torpedo Officer, Mediterranean Fleet
15 May, 1930[1]
Succeeded by
Cecil A. L. Mansergh
Preceded by
Alfred W. J. Finlayson
Captain of H.M.S. Snapdragon
12 Jul, 1932 – 11 Apr, 1934
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Douglas A. Budgen
Captain A/S
11 Apr, 1934[2] – 14 Apr, 1936
Succeeded by
William E. Parry
Preceded by
Henry P. Boxer
Captain of H.M.S. York
22 Oct, 1936[3] – 14 Sep, 1939
Succeeded by
Reginald H. Portal
Preceded by
Brian Egerton
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon
4 Jun, 1943 – 21 Sep, 1944
Succeeded by
Norman V. Grace

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 261.
  2. The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 258.
  3. Day of month from Boxer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/83 f. 214.