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The son of a ropemaker. This would eventually prove sadly ironic for him.<ref>Mudford Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/120/162.|}} f. 162.</ref> | The son of a ropemaker. This would eventually prove sadly ironic for him.<ref>Mudford Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/120/162.|}} f. 162.</ref> | ||
Mudford served in {{UK-Implacable}} from the outset of the war until she paid off on 19 April, 1916. He was then in {{UK-RoyalOak}} until 22 March, 1917, fighting in herr at the [[Battle of Jutland]].<ref>Mudford Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/120/162.|}} f. 162.</ref> | |||
Mudford was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1919.<ref>Mudford Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/120/162.|}} f. 162.</ref> | Mudford was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1919.<ref>Mudford Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/120/162.|}} f. 162.</ref> | ||
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Captain James Frank William Mudford, (1 May, 1898 – 31 December, 1954 served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a ropemaker. This would eventually prove sadly ironic for him.[1]
Mudford served in Implacable from the outset of the war until she paid off on 19 April, 1916. He was then in Royal Oak until 22 March, 1917, fighting in herr at the Battle of Jutland.[2]
Mudford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1919.[3]
Mudford was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1927.[4]
Mudford was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1932.[5]
World War II
Mudford was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1939.[6]
He was appointed in command of the shore establishment H.M.S. Cochrane, vice Coltart, from 8 March, 1946 to 1 October, 1947 and also as Senior Officer, Reserve Fleet, Forth Area, vice Oddie.[7]
Placed on the Retired List on 10 July, 1948, Mudford hanged himself on 31 December, 1954.[8]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Morgan J. Yeatman |
Captain of H.M.S. Lucia 21 Aug, 1939 – 10 Dec, 1939 |
Succeeded by Sydney M. Raw |
| Preceded by Hilary W. Biggs |
Captain of H.M.S. Frobisher 13 Jan, 1942 – 15 Sep, 1944 |
Succeeded by Neville B. C. Brock |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
- ↑ Mudford Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/120/162. f. 162.
