Robert William Dalgety
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Captain Robert William Dalgety, D.S.O., R.N., Retired (21 May, 1872 – 7 January, 1945) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Dalgety was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1894.
Retired at his own request on 4 May, 1909.
Dalgety was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 21 May, 1912.
Dalgety specialised in minesweeping. He was severely injured by a mine blast at the end of August, 1914, possibly while in command of the trawler Island Prince. He commanded Island Prince until October 1917.
Dalgety was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 11 November, 1918.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alan C. Bruce |
Captain of H.M.S. Fawn 22 Nov, 1899[1] |
Succeeded by Henry W. Osburn |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Teal 23 Feb, 1902[2] |
Succeeded by Eric V. F. R. Dugmore |
| Preceded by Charles P. R. Coode |
Captain of H.M.S. Hebe 30 Jun, 1904[3] |
Succeeded by John M. D. E. Warren |
| Preceded by Frederic W. Dean |
Captain of H.M.S. Speedwell 16 Feb, 1906[4] – 5 Jul, 1906 |
Succeeded by Archibald Cochrane |
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