Lancelot Vivian Donne
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCommander Lancelot Vivian Donne, D.S.C.* (23 January, 1895 – 11 May, 1952) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Donne was made a Midshipman on 15 September, 1912.[1]
Donne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 November, 1916, subsequently adjusted to 30 June, 1916.
He was first officer in E 42 when she torpedoed the German Moltke, and received much of the credit.
Donne was appointed in command of the submarine H 23 on 3 September, 1920.[2]
Donne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1924.
Donne was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1929.
World War II
Placed on the Retired List on account of age on 23 January, 1945.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John G. H. Steedman |
Captain of H.M.S. H 23 3 Sep, 1920[3] |
Succeeded by Aubrey C. Newbold |
| Preceded by Frederick R. M. Johnson |
Captain of H.M.S. Ladybird 27 Dec, 1926[4] |
Succeeded by Trevor O. C. Plowden |
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