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Admiral SIR William Wellclose Davis, G.C.B., D.S.O. (11 October, 1901 – 29 October, 1987) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Davis was promoted to the rank of Midshipman on 15 September, 1917.[1]
He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1926, having taken first in qualifying examinations for Lieutenant (T).
Davis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1935.[2]
World War II
Davis would serve as executive officer in Hood.
Davis was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1940.[3]
See Also
Bibliography
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 30.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 22.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1941). p. 36.
