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| − | {{CommRN}} '''Robert Alexander Cassidi''', (18 November, 1893 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} '''Robert Alexander Cassidi''', (18 November, 1893 – 31 March, 1966) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| + | The son of an M.D.. | ||
| − | Cassidi was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 May, 1916. | + | From mid-May 1911 to January 1914 served in the {{UK-Agamemnon|f=t}}. On 6 May 1914 appointed to {{UK-Roxburgh}} of the {{UK-CS|3}}, where he remained until being appointed to the {{UK-Ferret|f=t}} on 27 June, 1915. In March 1916 he transferred to the {{UK-Nepean|f=c}}. |
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| + | Cassidi was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 May, 1916 and appointed to the {{UK-Midge|f=t}} on 13 June, 1916. | ||
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| + | On 12 November 1917 he was placed in the {{UK-Maenad|f=t}}. On 5 July 1918, he was directed to await the completion of {{UK-Speedy|f=p}} and to join her upon commissioning. He remained in the ship until 14 November, 1920. | ||
Cassidi was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1924. | Cassidi was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1924. | ||
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| − | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Robert Alexander Cassidi|Robert A. Cassidi]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Walrus (1917)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Walrus'']]'''<br>5 Apr, 1927{{NLJul27|p. 286}} – Jul, 1927|Succeeded by<br>'''[[ | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Robert Alexander Cassidi|Robert A. Cassidi]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Walrus (1917)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Walrus'']]'''<br>5 Apr, 1927{{NLJul27|p. 286}} – Jul, 1927|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Donald Keppel Bain|Donald K. Bain]]'''}} |
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| − | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''New Command'''|'''[[H.M.S. Achates (1929)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Achates'']]'''<br>2 Dec, 1929<ref>Cassidi Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/145/555.|}} f. ?.</ref> – 9 Apr, 1930|Succeeded by<br>'''[[ | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''New Command'''|'''[[H.M.S. Achates (1929)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Achates'']]'''<br>2 Dec, 1929<ref>Cassidi Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/145/555.|}} f. ?.</ref> – 9 Apr, 1930|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Henry Thurston Wake Pawsey|Henry T. W. Pawsey]]'''}} |
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Latest revision as of 18:25, 6 April 2022
Commander Robert Alexander Cassidi, (18 November, 1893 – 31 March, 1966) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of an M.D..
From mid-May 1911 to January 1914 served in the battleship Agamemnon. On 6 May 1914 appointed to Roxburgh of the Third Cruiser Squadron, where he remained until being appointed to the destroyer Ferret on 27 June, 1915. In March 1916 he transferred to the "M" Class destroyer Nepean.
Cassidi was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1916 and appointed to the destroyer Midge on 13 June, 1916.
On 12 November 1917 he was placed in the destroyer Maenad. On 5 July 1918, he was directed to await the completion of H.M.S. Speedy and to join her upon commissioning. He remained in the ship until 14 November, 1920.
Cassidi was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1924.
Cassidi was placed on the Retired List on account of age with the rank of Commander on 18 November, 1938.
World War II
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Ronald Langton-Jones |
Captain of H.M.S. Radstock 10 Jul, 1924[1] – c. 20 Aug, 1924[Inference] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Gilbert C. Pelly |
Captain of H.M.S. Viceroy 17 Feb, 1925[2] – 25 Mar, 1925 |
Succeeded by Meredith S. Spalding |
| Preceded by John H. Jauncey |
Captain of H.M.S. Walrus 29 Jun, 1925[3] – 30 Nov, 1926[4] |
Succeeded by Robert A. Cassidi |
| Preceded by Donal S. McGrath |
Captain of H.M.S. Wanderer 30 Nov, 1926[5] |
Succeeded by Louis H. K. Hamilton |
| Preceded by Robert A. Cassidi |
Captain of H.M.S. Walrus 5 Apr, 1927[6] – Jul, 1927 |
Succeeded by Donald K. Bain |
| Preceded by Roland F. B. Swinley |
Captain of H.M.S. Wakeful 5 Nov, 1928[7] – 9 Apr, 1929 |
Succeeded by Walter J. Phipps |
| Preceded by Percival C. W. Manwaring |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolfhound 9 Apr, 1929 – 2 Dec, 1929 |
Succeeded by John de C. Richards |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Achates 2 Dec, 1929[8] – 9 Apr, 1930 |
Succeeded by Henry T. W. Pawsey |
| Preceded by Arthur L. Pears |
Captain of H.M.S. Fermoy 1 Jul, 1935[9] – 18 Jul, 1935[10] |
Succeeded by John G. D. Wetherfield |
| Preceded by Eric H. Dyke |
Captain of H.M.S. Whitley 26 Nov, 1939 – 11 Dec, 1939[11] |
Succeeded by Guy N. Rolfe |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jun 20, 1924; pg. 5; Issue 43683.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 281.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 287.
- ↑ Cassidi Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/51. f. ?. Year here MAY be 1925.
- ↑ Cassidi Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/56/51. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 286.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 286.
- ↑ Cassidi Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/555. f. ?.
- ↑ Cassidi Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/555. f. ?. Day of month could be wrong.
- ↑ Cassidi Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/555. f. ?.
- ↑ Rolfe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/113. f. ?.
