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| − | + | Grant-Dalton attended the Royal Navy War College from 9 February through 28 May, 1909, placing sixth out of seven commanders. | |
| − | He was promoted to {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1914.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28842/pages/4880 no. 28842. p. 4880.] 22 June, 1914.</ref> | + | He was promoted to the rank {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1914.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28842/pages/4880 no. 28842. p. 4880.] 22 June, 1914.</ref> |
| − | + | Grant-Dalton was appointed in command of the {{UK-Hannibal|f=t}} on 28 July, 1914.<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1914). p. 327.</ref> | |
He assumed command of the {{UK-Crescent|f=t}} in February 1915, remaining with her until November.{{MackieRNW}} | He assumed command of the {{UK-Crescent|f=t}} in February 1915, remaining with her until November.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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| + | In December 1917, he assumed command of the {{UK-Challenger|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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Revision as of 11:34, 22 October 2012
John Foster Grant-Dalton ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Grant-Dalton attended the Royal Navy War College from 9 February through 28 May, 1909, placing sixth out of seven commanders.
He was promoted to the rank Captain on 30 June, 1914.[1]
Grant-Dalton was appointed in command of the battleship Hannibal on 28 July, 1914.[2]
He assumed command of the destroyer Crescent in February 1915, remaining with her until November.[3]
In December 1917, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Challenger.[4]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28842. p. 4880. 22 June, 1914.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1914). p. 327.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
Bibliography
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