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Revision as of 14:01, 11 October 2017
Lieutenant-Commander Oliver North, D.S.O., R.N. (2 February, 1892 – 27 July, 1948) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
North was the son of a manufacturer.
North was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 May, 1914.
North was in command of the submarine H 4 on the night of 23-24 May, 1918 when she sank UB 52 at 41deg 46' N., 18deg 35' E..[1]
In September 1918, the first of a recurrent series of mentions of his drinking appears in his service record, when Commodore S. S. Hall notes that his wine bill is too large.
Post-War
North was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander with a seniority of 30 May, 1922.
In a Court Martial held in 1925, in which North pleaded guilty to alcohol-related charges. He was dismissed the ship, severely reprimanded and docked six months' seniority.
On 10 August 1928, North was charged at Sydenham Police Court with "being found drunk & incapable at West Hill." North was placed on the Retired List owing to non-service on 16 October, 1928.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edward C. Carré |
Captain of H.M.S. C 22 10 Aug, 1916 – 12 Jun, 1917 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. H 4 12 Jun, 1917 – Sep, 1918 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Gilbert E. Venning |
Captain of H.M.S. E 44 15 Oct, 1918 – 2 Jun, 1919 |
Succeeded by Charles E. A. W. Cox |
| Preceded by Henry B. Crane |
Captain of H.M.S. H 29 28 Jun, 1920 – 2 Sep, 1921 |
Succeeded by Andrew L. Besant |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Technical History and Index, Vol. 1, Part 1. p. 13.
