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When a {{LieutGRN}}, James created the [[James Calculator]], a slide rule and plotting board intended to assist in applying the experimental [[Torpedo Control|torpedo control]] method of [[Deflection Plotting|deflection plotting]].{{ARTS1912|p. 27. (G. Branch No. 518, G. 4009/12). That "W. M. James" is this James is inferred}} | When a {{LieutGRN}}, James created the [[James Calculator]], a slide rule and plotting board intended to assist in applying the experimental [[Torpedo Control|torpedo control]] method of [[Deflection Plotting|deflection plotting]].{{ARTS1912|p. 27. (G. Branch No. 518, G. 4009/12). That "W. M. James" is this James is inferred}} | ||
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| + | In April 1920, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Curlew|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
In June 1921, he assumed command of the {{UK-Hawkins|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | In June 1921, he assumed command of the {{UK-Hawkins|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
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Admiral SIR William Milbourne James, G.C.B., Royal Navy (22 December, 1881 – 17 August, 1973) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Contents
Early Life & Career
When a Template:LieutGRN, James created the James Calculator, a slide rule and plotting board intended to assist in applying the experimental torpedo control method of deflection plotting.[1]
In April 1920, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Curlew.[2]
In June 1921, he assumed command of the cruiser Hawkins.[3]
Interbellum Years
On 12 February, 1919, James was appointed a Companion in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) for his services during the war.[4]
James was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V on 9 April, 1928, vice Hallett.[5]
James was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 March, 1929, vice Strutt.[6]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1912. p. 27. (G. Branch No. 518, G. 4009/12). That "W. M. James" is this James is inferred.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31176. p. 2741. 17 April, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33376. p. 2741. 17 April, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33474. p. 1575. 5 March, 1929.
Bibliography
- Beesly, Patrick (1982). Room 40: British Naval Intelligence 1914–1918. London: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-281468-0.
- James, Admiral Sir W. M. James (1946). The Portsmouth Letters. London: Macmillan & Co..
- James, Admiral Sir William (1956). The Eyes of the Navy: A Biographical Study of Admiral Sir Reginald Hall. London: Methuen & Co..
- James, Admiral Sir William (1951). The Sky was Always Blue. London: Methuen & Co..
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/46.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles James Colebrooke Little |
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 1935 – 1938 |
Succeeded by Andrew Cunningham |
