Hilary Worthington Biggs

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Vice-Admiral SIR Hilary Worthington Biggs, D.S.O.*, C.B., K.B.E. (15 January, 1905 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 April, 1927.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 April, 1935

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1938.

World War II

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 January, 1953.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 June, 1956.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Charles E. Glasfurd
Captain of H.M.S. Stronghold
27 Aug, 1934[1] – Sep, 1934[Inference]
Succeeded by
William D. G. Weir
Preceded by
William D. G. Weir
Captain of H.M.S. Amazon
3 Sep, 1934[2] – 26 Aug, 1935[3]
Succeeded by
Harry D. Barlow
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Imperial
30 Jun, 1937
Succeeded by
Charles A. de W. Kitcat
Preceded by
Peveril B. R. W. William-Powlett
Captain of H.M.S. Frobisher
17 May, 1939[4]
Succeeded by
James F. W. Mudford
Preceded by
Cyril F. Tower
Captain of H.M.S. Hero
10 Mar, 1940[5] – 31 Mar, 1942[6]
Succeeded by
Walter Scott

Footnotes

  1. "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 3 Aug. 1934, p. 21.
  2. "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, August 31, 1934, Issue 46847, p.5.
  3. "Command of the Amazon." The Times (London, England), Monday, Aug 26, 1935; pg. 6; Issue 47152.
  4. "Royal Navy." The Times (London, England), 17 May 1939, p. 20.
  5. Uboat.net page on the ship.
  6. Uboat.net page on the ship.