Ralph Heathcote
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Ralph Heathcote, ( – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1922.
He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1928 for placing first in examinations to qualify as Lieutenant (T).[1]
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1936.
Heathcote was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943[Fact Check]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John H. Allison |
Fleet Torpedo Officer, America and West Indies 3 Jan, 1934[2] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by William G. Andrewes |
Fleet Torpedo Officer, Home Fleet 11 Jan, 1937[3] |
Succeeded by Derrick H. Hall-Thompson |
| Preceded by Stuart L. Bateson |
Captain of H.M.S. Ajax 26 May, 1942 – 2 Jul, 1942 |
Succeeded by Richard G. Stewart |
| Preceded by Cecil A. N. Chatwin |
Captain of H.M.S. Fame 10 Aug, 1942 – 14 Jul, 1943 |
Succeeded by Robert A. Currie |
| Preceded by James P. Gornall |
Captain of H.M.S. Orion Jun, 1945[4] – late 1945[5] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Ogilvy Gold Medal Award." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Feb 06, 1929; pg. 20; Issue 45120.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 294.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 269.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
