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Revision as of 13:54, 26 June 2014
Eldred Stuart Brooksmith, D.S.C., ( – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brooksmith was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 2 on 29 July, 1914.[1]
On 29 July, 1916, he was appointed to Vengeance as her gunnery officer.[Citation needed]
On 4 May, 1917, he was appointed to Ceres to act as her gunnery officer.[2]
He was awarded the D.S.C. on 15 July, 1917.[3]
Brooksmith was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1918.[4]
He also served as gunnery officer in Severn.[Fact Check]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George H. I. Parker |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 2 29 Jul, 1914[5] – ? |
Succeeded by Arthur F. Crutchley |
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