Walter John Phipps

Commander Walter John Phipps, O.B.E. (29 July, 1899 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Phipps's father was deceased at the time he joined the Navy, and he named a guardian.

Phipps was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1919.

Phipps was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1927.

Phipps was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 29 July, 1944.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Robert A. Cassidi	Captain of H.M.S. Wakeful 29 Apr, 1929^[1]	Succeeded by Theodore F. A. Voysey
Preceded by Theodore F. A. Voysey	Captain of H.M.S. Westminster c. early May, 1929^[2] – 13 Apr, 1931^[3]	Succeeded by William A. R. Cartwright
Preceded by Frederick R. G. Maunsell	Captain of H.M.S. Acasta 1 Aug, 1931^[4]^[5] – Aug, 1933^[6]	Succeeded by Eric L. Woodhall
Preceded by George H. Creswell	Captain of H.M.S. Malcolm 8 May, 1934^[7]	Succeeded by Benjamin C. S. Martin
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Hunter 1937^[8]	Succeeded by Bryan G. Scurfield
Preceded by Bryan G. Scurfield	Captain of H.M.S. Active Oct, 1938^[9] – Feb, 1939^[10]	Succeeded by Errol C. L. Turner
Preceded by Harry P. Currey	Captain of H.M.S. Woolston 5 Sep, 1939^[11] – 24 Apr, 1941^[12]	Succeeded by Kenneth W. Michell
Preceded by Cecil R. L. Parry	Captain of H.M.S. Montrose 9 Sep, 1941^[13] – 16 Oct, 1943^[14]	Succeeded by Guy N. Rolfe
Preceded by Jocelyn S. C. Salter	Captain of H.M.S. Mackay 1 Dec, 1944^[15] – mid 1945^[16]	Succeeded by ?