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Captain Francis Henry Brabant, R.N., Retired (26 May, 1881 – 9 September, 1955) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of W. F. Brabant, Solicitor, was born in St. John's Wood. He entered the Navy direct from Conway and gained two months' time on passing out of Britannia.

Brabant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September, 1903.

Brabant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 39 September, 1911.

Brabant was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1915.

Post-War

Brabant was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 12 November, 1927.

World War II

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
George P. England
Captain of H.M.S. Birmingham
30 May, 1922[1] – 9 Jan, 1923
Succeeded by
Edward C. Boyle

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 728.