William Werden Wilson
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Captain William Werden Wilson (7 January, 1877 – 24 October, 1950) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
Wilson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1899.[1]
Wilson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1912.[2]
Wilson was appointed in command of the destroyer Garry on 28 July, 1914.[3]
Post-War
Wilson was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 7 January, 1923.[4]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Derwent 20 Jul, 1904[5] |
Succeeded by Osmond J. Prentis |
| Preceded by Walter C. Chaytor |
Captain of H.M.S. Ringdove 20 May, 1907[6] |
Succeeded by Arthur T. Blackwood |
| Preceded by Charles B. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Æolus 22 Nov, 1910[7] |
Succeeded by Alan G. Hotham |
| Preceded by Graham R. L. Edwards |
Captain of H.M.S. Garry 28 Jul, 1914[8] |
Succeeded by Ambrose T. N. Abbay |
| Preceded by Robert G. Hamond |
Captain of H.M.S. Owl Jun, 1916[9] – 30 Oct, 1917 |
Succeeded by John O. Barron |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wilson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/286. f. 321.
- ↑ Wilson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/286. f. 321.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 322.
- ↑ Wilson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/286. f. 321.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 300.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 368.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 273.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 394h.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 396d.
