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| − | {{LCommRN}} '''Giles Robert Pretor-Pinney''', (1 September, 1897 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{LCommRN}} (retired) '''Giles Robert Pretor-Pinney''', (1 September, 1897 – 2 March, 1942) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Pretor-Pinney was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1918. | |
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| + | Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 22 April, 1920, Pretor-Pinney was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 September, 1926. | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
| + | Died in command of the {{UK-Stronghold|f=t}} when she was sunk. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 14:10, 23 December 2021
Lieutenant-Commander (retired) Giles Robert Pretor-Pinney, (1 September, 1897 – 2 March, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Pretor-Pinney was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1918.
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 22 April, 1920, Pretor-Pinney was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1926.
World War II
Died in command of the destroyer Stronghold when she was sunk.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert Alexander |
Captain of H.M.S. Stronghold 18 Mar, 1941 – 2 Mar, 1942 |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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