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Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 September, 1915 and obtained a prize for obtaining five first-class certificates. He would be appointed to the {{UK-Lion|f=t}} on 9 October, and served in her at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. On 12 February, 1917 he was sent to [[Portsmouth Signal School]] to qualify in signalling.<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> | Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 September, 1915 and obtained a prize for obtaining five first-class certificates. He would be appointed to the {{UK-Lion|f=t}} on 9 October, and served in her at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. On 12 February, 1917 he was sent to [[Portsmouth Signal School]] to qualify in signalling.<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> | ||
| − | On 16 November 1917 he was appointed to {{UK-Caledon}} for Signal and W/T duties in the {{UK-LCS|1}}. On 20 September 1918, he became flag Lieutenant to R/A Commanding the formation.<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> | + | On 16 November 1917 he was appointed to {{UK-Caledon}} for Signal and W/T duties in the {{UK-LCS|1}}. On 20 September 1918, he became flag Lieutenant to R/A Commanding the formation. R/A [[Walter Henry Cowan, First Baronet|Cowan]] noted that Graham-Watson was a "[p]articularly well trained Fleet Signal Officer" possessing "very good endurance."<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> |
Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 September, 1923.<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> | Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 September, 1923.<ref>Graham-Watson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/56/82.|}} f. 84.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 12 April 2023
Captain (retired) Claud Boothby Graham-Watson, D.S.O. (12 February, 1894 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of James Graham Watson, Esq., a manager with Scottish Provident Institute, an insurer, Claud altered his last name to have a hyphen at some point.
Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September, 1915 and obtained a prize for obtaining five first-class certificates. He would be appointed to the battlecruiser Lion on 9 October, and served in her at the Battle of Jutland. On 12 February, 1917 he was sent to Portsmouth Signal School to qualify in signalling.[1]
On 16 November 1917 he was appointed to Caledon for Signal and W/T duties in the First Light Cruiser Squadron. On 20 September 1918, he became flag Lieutenant to R/A Commanding the formation. R/A Cowan noted that Graham-Watson was a "[p]articularly well trained Fleet Signal Officer" possessing "very good endurance."[2]
Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1923.[3]
Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1929.[4]
Graham-Watson was placed on the Retired List at his own request upon his relief on 21 August, 1934.[5]
Graham-Watson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 12 February, 1939.[6]
World War II
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Roden H. V. Buxton |
Squadron Signal Officer, Battle Cruiser Squadron 31 Mar, 1921[7] |
Succeeded by Clifford Caslon |
Footnotes
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ Graham-Watson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/82. f. 84.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 768.
