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| − | '''William Gordon Gerard''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''William Gordon Gerard''', (17 July, 1898 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. He changed his last name from Goldsmit[?] by deed poll in 1921. |
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| − | + | Gerard was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 June, 1919. | |
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| − | Gerard was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Gerard was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 June, 1927. |
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| − | + | Retired at his own request on 4 November, 1932, Gerard was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 17 July, 1938. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 6 April 2022
Commander (retired) William Gordon Gerard, (17 July, 1898 – ) served in the Royal Navy. He changed his last name from Goldsmit[?] by deed poll in 1921.
Life & Career
Gerard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1919.
Gerard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1927.
Retired at his own request on 4 November, 1932, Gerard was promoted to the rank of Commander on 17 July, 1938.
World War II
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles F. H. Churchill |
Captain of H.M.S. Vivacious 10 Oct, 1928[1] – 7 Oct, 1930 |
Succeeded by Arthur F. C. Layard |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 283.
