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On 30 July, 1906, Washington was appointed in command of the {{UK-Banshee|f=t}}. In 1908, {{UK-Banshee}} collided with {{UK-Boxer}}, and blame was assigned to Washington.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | On 30 July, 1906, Washington was appointed in command of the {{UK-Banshee|f=t}}. In 1908, {{UK-Banshee}} collided with {{UK-Boxer}}, and blame was assigned to Washington.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | ||
| − | Washington was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1913.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | + | Washington was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1913. He was appointed to {{UK-Powerful}} that same day and remained about one year as war broke out. |
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| + | On 24 November, 1914 Washington left ''Powerful'' and was appointed to the {{UK-Bacchante|f=t}}. He would remain with her until she was paid off on 10 February, 1916.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | ||
Washington was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1919.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | Washington was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1919.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:51, 8 June 2015
Basil George Washington, C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Navy (6 August, 1877 – 25 August, 1940) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Bedford, Washington was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1900.[1]
On 30 July, 1906, Washington was appointed in command of the destroyer Banshee. In 1908, Banshee collided with Boxer, and blame was assigned to Washington.[2]
Washington was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1913. He was appointed to Powerful that same day and remained about one year as war broke out.
The Great War
On 24 November, 1914 Washington left Powerful and was appointed to the armoured cruiser Bacchante. He would remain with her until she was paid off on 10 February, 1916.[3]
Washington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1919.[4]
World War II
He is presumed to have died 25 August, 1940, likely in action.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William F. Benwell |
Captain of H.M.S. Banshee 30 Jul, 1906[6] |
Succeeded by Henry G. L. Oliphant |
| Preceded by Arthur N. Gouldsmith |
Captain of H.M.S. Spanker 11 Apr, 1913[7] – 31 Dec, 1913[8] |
Succeeded by Norman M. C. Thurstan |
| Preceded by Gerard A. Wells |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign Aug, 1929[9] – Sep, 1930[10] |
Succeeded by James M. Pipon |
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/444. f. 517. In our PDF for Benjamin Wingate Barrow.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 282.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 377.
- ↑ Washington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/562.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
