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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> | + | 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. He performed some work at the Mobilisation Division on the Admiralty War Staff before being appointed as Flag Commander in the troop ship H.M.S. ''Northbrook'' on 14 July, 1917. On 14 March, 1918 he was appointed Acting Captain and Flag Captain in ''Northbrook''. In June, he was appointed in command of ''Sufferin'' (?) as Acting Captain and Flag Captain, assuming command in mid-July, 1918. He was then appointed in command of the Caspian Sea in October, 1918. On 14 December, he was re-appointed in command of the Caspian Sea Naval Expedition.<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> | + | ==Post-War== |
| + | Washington was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1919 and re-appointed in command of the Caspian Sea proceedings. He was sent back to England on 11 September, 1919 and in February took up special service inside the Admiralty.<ref>Washington Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/444.}} f. 517. In our PDF for [[Benjamin Wingate Barrow]].</ref> | ||
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
Revision as of 10:06, 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. He performed some work at the Mobilisation Division on the Admiralty War Staff before being appointed as Flag Commander in the troop ship H.M.S. Northbrook on 14 July, 1917. On 14 March, 1918 he was appointed Acting Captain and Flag Captain in Northbrook. In June, he was appointed in command of Sufferin (?) as Acting Captain and Flag Captain, assuming command in mid-July, 1918. He was then appointed in command of the Caspian Sea in October, 1918. On 14 December, he was re-appointed in command of the Caspian Sea Naval Expedition.[3]
Post-War
Washington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1919 and re-appointed in command of the Caspian Sea proceedings. He was sent back to England on 11 September, 1919 and in February took up special service inside the Admiralty.[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.
