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Commander (retired) Basil Theodore Brewster, D.S.C. (31 December, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brewster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1919.[1]
Brewster was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life on 8 July, 1920. A Greek decoration was also made for this deed.[2]
Brewster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1927.[3]
World War II
Brewster was promoted to the rank of Commander on 8 May, 1946.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Harold E. Turner |
Captain of H.M.A.S. Moresby 25 May, 1940[5] – 26 Jul, 1940[6] |
Succeeded by William H. Martin |
Footnotes
- ↑ Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
- ↑ Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
- ↑ Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
- ↑ Brewster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/126. f. 157.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
