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| − | Harris was a Special Entry to the Royal Navy, entering the Training Establishment on 15 September, 1916 and passing out on 15 February, 1917. He served in {{UK-Temeraire}} from 2 March 1917 to 14 October, 1918 when he was sent to {{UK-Vernon}} for a one week Torpedo Control Course.<ref>Harris Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/124/117.|}} f. 117.</ref> | + | The son of R. J. Harris, Esq., Solicitor, Harris was a Special Entry to the Royal Navy, entering the Training Establishment on 15 September, 1916 and passing out on 15 February, 1917. He served in {{UK-Temeraire}} from 2 March 1917 to 14 October, 1918 when he was sent to {{UK-Vernon}} for a one week Torpedo Control Course.<ref>Harris Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/124/117.|}} f. 117.</ref> |
Harris was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 October, 1919.<ref>Harris Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/124/117.|}} f. 117.</ref> | Harris was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 October, 1919.<ref>Harris Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/124/117.|}} f. 117.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 22 August 2021
Commander (retired) Guy Christopher Harris, O.B.E. (7 November, 1898 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of R. J. Harris, Esq., Solicitor, Harris was a Special Entry to the Royal Navy, entering the Training Establishment on 15 September, 1916 and passing out on 15 February, 1917. He served in Temeraire from 2 March 1917 to 14 October, 1918 when he was sent to Vernon for a one week Torpedo Control Course.[1]
Harris was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1919.[2]
Harris was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1927.[3]
World War II
Harris was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 7 November, 1943.[4]
He reverted to the Retired List on 5 March, 1946.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alexander S. Hutchinson |
Captain of H.M.S. L 14 27 Sep, 1930 |
Succeeded by Hugo M. C. Ionides |
| Preceded by Alexander S. Hutchinson |
Captain of H.M.S. L 17 27 Sep, 1930 |
Succeeded by Hugo M. C. Ionides |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Porpoise 26 Aug, 1932[6] – 12 Jul, 1934[Inference] |
Succeeded by Roderick L. M. Edwards |
Footnotes
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/117. f. 117.
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/117. f. 117.
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/117. f. 117.
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/117. f. 117.
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/117. f. 117.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 262.
