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| − | '''Wilfred James Cameron Robertson''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Wilfred James Cameron Robertson''', D.S.C. (19 July, 1902 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. Some later Navy Lists have him as "Wilfrid", but the Service Records agree with earlier Navy Lists. |
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Robertson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 June, 1924. | |
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| − | Robertson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Robertson was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 June, 1932. |
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| − | + | Robertson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1936. | |
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| − | + | Robertson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1942. He retired on 31 March, 1951. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 7 April 2022
Captain Wilfred James Cameron Robertson, D.S.C. (19 July, 1902 – ) served in the Royal Navy. Some later Navy Lists have him as "Wilfrid", but the Service Records agree with earlier Navy Lists.
As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.
Life & Career
Robertson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1924.
Robertson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1932.
Robertson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1936.
Robertson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1942. He retired on 31 March, 1951.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Antony F. De Salis |
Captain of H.M.S. Decoy 10 Apr, 1937[1] |
Succeeded by Eric G. McGregor |
| Preceded by Harry P. Currey |
Captain of H.M.S. Walker 24 Aug, 1939[2] – 6 Jan, 1940[3] |
Succeeded by Arthur A. Tait |
| Preceded by John Hughes-Hallett |
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon May, 1948 – Aug, 1950 |
Succeeded by Clarence D. Howard-Johnston |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 228.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
