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Rear-Admiral Alfred Hugh Taylor, C.B., O.B.E., R.N. (24 October, 1886 – 16 August, 1972) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Norfolk.
Taylor was promoted to the rank of 15 May, 1906. He was awarded the Beaufort Testimonial for 1906.[1]
Taylor was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1914.[2]
Taylor was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1917.[3]
Taylor was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1924.[4]
Taylor commanded Valiant from August 1934 until December 1935. His tenure was marred by a collision with S.S. Eisenach on 30 August, 1935, for which Taylor incurred the Admiralty's displeasure.[5]
Taylor was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 4 January, 1936 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[6]
World War II
Reverted to Retired List on 11 September, 1945.[7]
See Also
- "Rear-Admiral A. H. Taylor" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 18 August, 1972. Issue 58556, col F, pg. 12.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur T. Walker |
Captain of H.M.S. Vesuvius 26 Jul, 1917 – 12 Mar, 1918 |
Succeeded by Roderick B. T. Miles |
| Preceded by Henry D. Bridges |
Captain of H.M.S. Curlew c. 20 Apr, 1927 – c. 23 Jun, 1927 |
Succeeded by Hamilton C. Allen |
| Preceded by Errol Manners |
Captain of H.M.S. Delhi 23 Jun, 1927 – 15 Apr, 1929 |
Succeeded by Charles H. Knox-Little |
| Preceded by William J. Whitworth |
Captain of H.M.S. Stuart 5 Jul, 1931 – 12 May, 1932 |
Succeeded by Edward M. C. Barraclough |
| Preceded by William J. Whitworth |
Captain (D), Second Destroyer Flotilla 5 Jul, 1931 – 12 May, 1932 |
Succeeded by Edye K. Boddam-Whetham |
| Preceded by Stephen D. Tillard |
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon 8 Aug, 1933[8] – 8 Aug, 1934[9] |
Succeeded by Roderick B. T. Miles |
| Preceded by Bertram C. Watson |
Captain of H.M.S. Valiant 15 Aug, 1934[10] – 1935[11] |
Succeeded by Ralph Leatham |
| Preceded by Ralph Leatham |
Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies c. 1935[12] – 21 Feb, 1936[13] |
Succeeded by Ronald W. Oldham |
Footnotes
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
- ↑ Taylor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/173. f. 173.
