William Napier Petch
From The Dreadnought Project
Commander William Napier Petch, D.S.O., O.B.E. (16 February, 1908 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.
Life & Career
Petch was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 16 September, 1930.[1]
Petch was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 16 September, 1938.[2]
World War II
Petch was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1943.[3]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur H. S. Roberts |
Captain of H.M.S. Derby 29 Aug, 1939[4] – 6 Dec, 1939[5] |
Succeeded by Francis C. V. Brightman |
Footnotes
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
