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'''Hugh Crofton Simms''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
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{{CommRN}} '''Hugh Crofton Simms''', D.S.O. (13 September, 1906 – 21 December, 1942) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
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Simms died when the corvette [[H.M.S. Snapdragon (1940)|''Snapdragon'']] was lost.
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 7 April 2022

Commander Hugh Crofton Simms, D.S.O. (13 September, 1906 – 21 December, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Simms died when the corvette Snapdragon was lost.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Frank G. Emley
Captain of H.M.S. Scout
15 Sep, 1938[1] – 20 Jan, 1940[2]
Succeeded by
Cecil H. Holmes
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of H.M.S. Hurricane
21 Apr, 1940[3] – Jun, 1941[4]
Succeeded by
Francis C. Brodrick

Footnotes