Robert Amcotts Wilson
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Captain (retired) Robert Amcotts Wilson, D.S.O. (25 June, 1882 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Wilson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1903.
Great War
Wilson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1915.
Wilson was awarded a D.S.O. for his services in connection with the destruction of the German light cruiser Königsberg on 6 and 11 July, 1915.
Interbellum
Wilson was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 23 September, 1920.
Wilson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 25 June, 1924.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Aubrey E. D. Moore |
Captain of H.M.S. Thorn 23 Mar, 1908[1] |
Succeeded by Clive Phillipps-Wolley |
| Preceded by Louis H. Crozier |
Captain of H.M.S. Vulture 1909[2] – 1910 |
Succeeded by John Fawcett |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Mersey 5 Aug, 1914[3] |
Succeeded by Leonard G. Garbett |
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