Difference between revisions of "William Archibald Rosebery Cartwright"
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Revision as of 17:51, 15 February 2021
Commander (retired) William Archibald Rosebery Cartwright, (11 March, 1900 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Cartwright listed a "Captain Elwes" as his guardian when he joined the Royal Navy in September 1915. He served in Indomitable from 3 June 1918 to 4 March, 1919 at which time he was moved to the convoy sloop Bryony.
Cartwright was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1920.
In early 1924, he served as second gunnery officer in Ramillies.
Cartwright was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1928.
Cartwright was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander on 11 March, 1945.
World War II
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Walter J. Phipps |
Captain of H.M.S. Westminster 13 Apr, 1931[1] – 4 Jan, 1933[Inference] |
Succeeded by Archibald B. Russell |
| Preceded by John R. N. Taylor |
Captain of H.M.S. Dainty 20 Jul, 1933[2] – 7 Jan, 1935 |
Succeeded by Mervyn S. Thomas |
| Preceded by Harold R. W. Turnor |
Captain of H.M.S. Bagshot 14 Sep, 1935 – 24 Sep, 1935 |
Succeeded by John F. B. Gage |
| Preceded by Geoffrey R. S. Watkins |
Captain of H.M.S. Mackay 24 Sep, 1935 – 29 Jun, 1936 |
Succeeded by Philip L. Vian |
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