Hugh Edward Holme

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Captain (retired)Hugh Edward Holme, R.N. (15 February, 1877 – 26 July, 1940) served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Brighton, the son of Reverend R. J. Holme.

Holme was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1899.

Holme was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1907.

Holme was placed on the Retired List upon Cæsar reducing on 26 March, 1912.

Holme was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 15 February, 1917.

Post-War

On 1 June, 1920, Holme was appointed in command of H.M.C.S. Nader, and for the Dockyard, Esquimalt. His appointment ended on 30 June, 1921. He reverted to the Retired List on 1 July, 1921 and was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of services rendered during the war, dated 11 November, 1918.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Edward H. Martin
Captain of H.M.C.S. Niobe
22 Dec, 1917
Succeeded by
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