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| − | '''Michael Southcote Townsend''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{RearRN}} '''Michael Southcote Townsend''', D.S.O., D.S.C.*, O.B.E., C.B., R.N. (18 June, 1908 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 December, 1931.{{UBAlly|2490}} | |
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| − | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | ==World War II== |
| − | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | + | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 December, 1939.{{UBAlly|2490}} |
| − | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on | + | |
| − | + | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1941.{{UBAlly|2490}} | |
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| + | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1947.{{UBAlly|2490}} | ||
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| + | Townsend was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 7 July, 1956.{{UBAlly|2490}} | ||
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| + | Retired 7 July, 1961.{{UBAlly|2490}} | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:37, 7 April 2022
Rear-Admiral Michael Southcote Townsend, D.S.O., D.S.C.*, O.B.E., C.B., R.N. (18 June, 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
Townsend was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 December, 1931.[1]
World War II
Townsend was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 December, 1939.[2]
Townsend was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1941.[3]
Townsend was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1947.[4]
Townsend was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 July, 1956.[5]
Retired 7 July, 1961.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Vernon Hammersley-Heenan |
Captain of H.M.S. Viscount 24 Aug, 1939[7] – mid 1941[8] |
Succeeded by John V. Waterhouse |
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