George Nelson

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Commander (emergency) George Nelson, D.S.C. (19 May, 1901 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

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

Nelson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1923.[1]

Nelson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (emergency) on 15 May, 1931.[2]

World War II

Nelson was promoted to the rank of Commander (emergency) on 3 September, 1945.[3]

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Philip L. Hocking
Captain of H.M.S. Harrow
Dec, 1939[4] – 4 Jun, 1940[5]
Succeeded by
George C. Hocart
Preceded by
Frank M. Berncastle
Captain of H.M.S. Aberdare
13 Mar, 1940[6] – 22 Aug, 1941[7]
Succeeded by
Lionel E. Foster

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