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| − | '''Henry Purdon Boyd''' ( – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Henry Purdon Boyd''', R.N., Retired (30 March, 1881 – 4 May, 1941) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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Boyd was appointed in command of the {{UK-Undaunted|f=t}} on 29 June, 1920.{{NLDec20|p. 879}} | Boyd was appointed in command of the {{UK-Undaunted|f=t}} on 29 June, 1920.{{NLDec20|p. 879}} | ||
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| + | The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Kirkwall reported that Boyd died suddenly of heart failure. | ||
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Revision as of 22:34, 27 July 2017
Captain Henry Purdon Boyd, R.N., Retired (30 March, 1881 – 4 May, 1941) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Boyd was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1902.[1]
Boyd was appointed in command of the light cruiser Undaunted on 29 June, 1920.[2]
The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Kirkwall reported that Boyd died suddenly of heart failure.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 9 17 Jun, 1907[3] – 1909 |
Succeeded by Arthur K. Gregory |
| Preceded by Ernest W. Denison |
Captain of H.M.S. Undaunted 29 Jun, 1920[4] |
Succeeded by Kerrison Kiddle |
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