Difference between revisions of "Hilary Worthington Biggs"

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Vice-Admiral SIR Hilary Worthington Biggs, D.S.O.*, C.B., K.B.E. (15 January, 1905 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 April, 1927.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 April, 1935

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1938.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 January, 1953.

Biggs was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 June, 1956.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Charles E. Glasfurd	Captain of H.M.S. Stronghold 27 Aug, 1934 – Sep, 1934^[Inference]	Succeeded by William D. G. Weir
Preceded by William D. G. Weir	Captain of H.M.S. Amazon 3 Sep, 1934 – 26 Aug, 1935	Succeeded by Harry D. Barlow
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Imperial 30 Jun, 1937	Succeeded by Charles A. de W. Kitcat
Preceded by Peveril B. R. W. William-Powlett	Captain of H.M.S. Frobisher 17 May, 1939	Succeeded by James F. W. Mudford
Preceded by Cyril F. Tower	Captain of H.M.S. Hero 10 Mar, 1940 – 31 Mar, 1942	Succeeded by Walter Scott

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