William Leslie Graham Adams
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Rear-Admiral William Leslie Graham Adams, O.B.E., C.B. (20 April, 1901 – 28 March, 1963) 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
Adams was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1922.
Adams was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1930.
Adams was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1935.
Adams was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943.
Adams was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 July, 1952.
Retired 15 March, 1955.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur L. Pears |
Captain of H.M.S. Sepoy 14 Aug, 1930[1] – 1931 |
Succeeded by George P. C. Ball |
| Preceded by Edward W. B. Sim |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolfhound 4 May, 1933[2] – mid 1935 |
Succeeded by John L. Machin |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Foxhound 21 Jun, 1935[3] |
Succeeded by Stuart A. Buss |
| Preceded by Robert L. Burnett |
Captain of H.M.S. Amphion 2 May, 1939[4] – 20 Jun, 1939[Inference] |
Succeeded by Harold B. Farncomb as Captain of H.M.A.S. Perth |
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