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| − | Todd commanded the depot ship [[H.M.S. Tyne (1940)|''Tyne'']] from 1 June to 23 July 1942.{{UBAlly|2476}} | + | Todd commanded the depot ship [[H.M.S. Tyne (1940)|''Tyne'']] from 1 June to 23 July 1942.{{UBAlly|2476}} He then took on an appointment as {{Com2RN}} Commanding, Mediterranean Destroyer Flotillas. |
Todd died in the sinking of {{UK-Eclipse|f=p}}. | Todd died in the sinking of {{UK-Eclipse|f=p}}. | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 8 December 2021
Captain Percy Todd, C.B.E., D.S.O. (19 June, 1895 – 24 October, 1943) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Deputy Inspector General Howard Todd, R.N..[1]
Todd was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1916.[2]
Todd was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1924.[3]
Todd was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1929.[4]
Todd was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1936.[5]
World War II
Todd commanded the depot ship Tyne from 1 June to 23 July 1942.[6] He then took on an appointment as Commodore, Second Class Commanding, Mediterranean Destroyer Flotillas.
Todd died in the sinking of H.M.S. Eclipse.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Philip N. Walter |
Captain of H.M.S. Wild Swan 1 Sep, 1932[7] – 3 Feb, 1933 |
Succeeded by Francis J. Wylie |
| Preceded by Gerald C. Banister |
Captain of H.M.S. Wishart 6 Apr, 1933[8] – c. Aug, 1934 |
Succeeded by George D. Belben |
| Preceded by Arthur D. Read |
Captain of Chatham Gunnery School 4 May, 1938[9] – early Nov, 1939 |
Succeeded by Hubert G. D. Acland |
| Preceded by Arthur G. Talbot |
Captain of H.M.S. Inglefield 7 Nov, 1939 – 19 May, 1942 |
Succeeded by Arthur G. West |
| Preceded by Arthur G. Talbot |
Captain (D), Third Destroyer Flotilla 7 Nov, 1939 – 19 May, 1942 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Todd Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/135. f. 135.
- ↑ Todd Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/135. f. 135.
- ↑ Todd Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/135. f. 135.
- ↑ Todd Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/135. f. 135.
- ↑ Todd Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/135. f. 135.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 292.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 293.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 317.
