Godfrey George Webster

Captain (retired) Godfrey George Webster, R.N. (26 September, 1871 – 12 September, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Dublin.

Webster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1893

Webster was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1904.

Webster was placed on the Retired List due to non-service on 25 April, 1909.

Webster worked in transport duties in Glasgow at the outset of the war, and then switched to coaling duties at Hulthea and Campbeltown. Thereafter, his transport work moved to a variety of ports including Liverpool and Havre. His last posting was as Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Taranto, appointed 22 May, 1917. He returned to England in December, 1918.

Webster was demobilised on 25 April, 1919 and promoted to the rank of Captain in recognition of his wartime service, dated 11 November, 1918.

Curiously, Webster seems to have declined an O.B.E. the King had approved for him, and the Admiralty voiced their disagreement with the decision that Webster could be allowed to do this.

Webster offered to serve in World War II, but was told that it was not expected that his services would be required. He died of a cardiac arrest.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Thomas F. T. Michell	Captain of H.M.S. Snapper 2 Feb, 1899 – 15 Mar, 1899	Succeeded by John R. Segrave
Preceded by Charles J. T. Dormer	Captain of H.M.S. Ariel 13 Oct, 1899 – 12 Feb, 1900	Succeeded by Henry C. R. Brocklebank
Preceded by Alan C. Bruce	Captain of H.M.S. Mallard 13 Oct, 1899 – 12 Feb, 1900	Succeeded by Guy de L. O. Johnson
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Robin 12 Feb, 1900 – 1902	Succeeded by John P. Irven
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Moorhen 18 Feb, 1902 – 30 Jan, 1904	Succeeded by Frederick B. Noble
Preceded by ?	Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Taranto 22 May, 1917 – Dec, 1918	Succeeded by ?