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| − | + | {{ViceRN}} R<small>EV</small>. '''Alexander Riall Wadham Woods''', D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (19 October, 1880 – 1 November, 1954) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | Flag Commander on | + | Flag Commander on {{UK-IronDuke}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. |
On 15 September he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | On 15 September he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | ||
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| + | He was captain of {{UK-Topaze}} at some point.{{CN}}{{FC}} | ||
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| + | In September 1924, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Concord|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 24 October 2012
Vice-Admiral REV. Alexander Riall Wadham Woods, D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (19 October, 1880 – 1 November, 1954) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Flag Commander on Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland.
On 15 September he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.[1]
He was captain of Topaze at some point.[Citation needed][Fact Check]
In September 1924, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Concord.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071. 15 September, 1916.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
- "Rev A. R. W. Woods" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 2 November, 1954. Issue 53078, col F, pg. 6.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/45.
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