Walter John Phipps
From The Dreadnought Project
Commander Walter John Phipps, O.B.E. (29 July, 1899 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Phipps's father was deceased at the time he joined the Navy, and he named a guardian.
Phipps was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1919.
Phipps was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1927.
World War II
Phipps was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 29 July, 1944.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Roderick B. T. Miles |
Captain of H.M.S. Acasta 1 Aug, 1931[1] |
Succeeded by Eric L. Woodhall |
| Preceded by George H. Creswell |
Captain of H.M.S. Malcolm 8 May, 1934[2] |
Succeeded by Thomas E. Halsey |
| Preceded by Frederick W. Hawkins |
Captain of H.M.S. Woolston 5 Sep, 1939 – 24 Apr, 1941 |
Succeeded by Kenneth W. Michell |
| Preceded by Cecil R. L. Parry |
Captain of H.M.S. Montrose 9 Sep, 1941 – 16 Oct, 1943 |
Succeeded by Guy N. Rolfe |
| Preceded by Jocelyn S. C. Salter |
Captain of H.M.S. Mackay 1 Dec, 1944 – mid 1945 |
Succeeded by ? |
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