Henry Francis Besant
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCommander (retired) Henry Francis Besant, O.B.E. (25 November, 1887 – 29 September, 1955) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Ludlow the son of Reverend J. C. E. Besant.
Besant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1910.[1]
Besant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1918.
Post-War
Besant was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 1 October, 1929.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William O. Hozier |
Captain of H.M.S. Thorn 23 Jan, 1915[2] – 30 Mar, 1916 |
Succeeded by Douglas G. Jeffrey |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Cornflower 17 Apr, 1916[3] – 1 Feb, 1919 |
Succeeded by Gordon C. Steele |
| Preceded by Edmond A. B. Stanley |
Captain of H.M.S. Bluebell 18 Nov, 1922[4] – Feb, 1924 |
Succeeded by Algernon R. Smithwick |
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