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| − | {{RearRN}} '''John Wittewronge Clayton''', Royal Navy (21 April, 1888 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{RearRN}} '''John Wittewronge Clayton''', C.B.E., Royal Navy (Retired) (21 April, 1888 – 15 May, 1952) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| + | He died at his home at Wrangton in Devon on 15 May, 1952<ref>''The Times'' (Saturday, 17 May 1952), p. 8.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 26 August 2024
Rear-Admiral John Wittewronge Clayton, C.B.E., Royal Navy (Retired) (21 April, 1888 – 15 May, 1952) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He died at his home at Wrangton in Devon on 15 May, 1952[1]
See Also
- Service Records
- Wikipedia
- "Rear-Admiral J. W. Clayton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 17 May, 1952. Issue 52314, col E, pg. 8.
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John G. P. Vivian |
Fleet Navigating Officer, Atlantic Fleet 14 Jan, 1927[2] |
Succeeded by William S. F. Macleod |
| Preceded by Thomas B. Drew |
Captain of H.M.S. Ambuscade c. Mar, 1930[3] – 26 Aug, 1930 |
Succeeded by Ion B. B. Tower |
| Preceded by Henry P. Boxer |
Captain of H.M.S. Emerald 24 Mar, 1931[4] – 1933[5] |
Succeeded by John G. Crace |
| Preceded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
Director of Navigation 1933[6] – 2 Oct, 1935[7] |
Succeeded by William G. Benn |
| Preceded by Arthur N. Dowding |
Captain of H.M.S. Furious 3 Nov, 1936[8] – 1938 |
Succeeded by The Hon. George Fraser |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Times (Saturday, 17 May 1952), p. 8.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 255.
- ↑ Took command upon transfer to Fourth Destroyer Flotilla
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 236.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral J. W. Clayton" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 17 May, 1952. Issue 52314, col E, pg. 8.
- ↑ Superseded that day. Benn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/66. f. 424.
- ↑ "Command of the Furious." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, November 3, 1936, Issue 47522, p.22.
