Basil Vernon Brooke
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Rear-Admiral Basil Vernon Brooke (9 March, 1876 – 11 December, 1945) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brooke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.
In October 1916, he assumed command of the scout cruiser Blonde.[1]
He was appointed command of the light cruiser Southampton on 15 February, 1917.[2]
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Albert C. Scott |
Captain of H.M.S. Blonde 27 Oct, 1916[3] – ? |
Succeeded by Arthur L. O. Forbes-Sempill |
| Preceded by Halton S. Lecky |
Captain of H.M.S. Southampton 15 Feb, 1917[4] – ? |
Succeeded by Theodore J. Hallett |
| Preceded by Thomas Killick |
Captain of H.M.Y. Alexandra 15 Apr, 1919[5] – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
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