Norman Douglas Holbrook
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Commander Norman Douglas Holbrook, V.C., R.N. (9 July, 1888 – 3 July, 1976) was an officer in the Royal Navy. He was the first submariner awarded a Victoria Cross.
Life & Career
Born in Southsea.
Holbrook was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September, 1909.
Holbrook was appointed in command of the submarine A 13 on 19 March, 1913.[1]
He was appointed in command of the submarine B 11 on 30 December, 1913,[2] and was in command on 13 December, 1914 when he torpedoed a Turkish battleship.[3]
Holbrook was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1917.
Post-War
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 30 September, 1920.
Holbrook was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 9 July, 1928.
World War II
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Alton Wishart |
Captain of H.M.S. A 13 19 Mar, 1913[4] – 1913 |
Succeeded by Edward R. Lewes |
Preceded by Charles de Burgh |
Captain of H.M.S. B 11 30 Dec, 1913[5] – after 13 Dec, 1914[6] |
Succeeded by Wilfred Tomkinson |
Footnotes