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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Walter Macdonald Nash''', R.N. (28 August, 1885 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Walter Macdonald Nash''', O.B.E., R.N. (28 August, 1885 – 7 April, 1952) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| + | Born in Gloucester, the son of a banker.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> | ||
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In 1907, Nash was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 960}} | In 1907, Nash was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 960}} | ||
| − | < | + | Nash was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 May, 1907.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> |
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| + | Nash was appointed to {{UK-Canada}} as gunnery officer on 13 December, 1914.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> | ||
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| + | Nash was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1915.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> | ||
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| + | Nash was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1918.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> | ||
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| + | Nash was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 28 February 1928 and promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 28 August, 1930.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==World War II== | |
| − | Nash | + | Various service, including as Chief Staff Officer to Senior Naval Officer, [[Simonstown]] in 1940. In 1944, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.<ref>Nash Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/136.|}} f. 239.</ref> |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Walter+Macdonald+Nash Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Walter+Macdonald+Nash Service Records] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 31 October 2022
Captain (retired) Walter Macdonald Nash, O.B.E., R.N. (28 August, 1885 – 7 April, 1952) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Gloucester, the son of a banker.[1]
In 1907, Nash was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[2]
Nash was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1907.[3]
Nash was appointed to Canada as gunnery officer on 13 December, 1914.[4]
Nash was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1915.[5]
Nash was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1918.[6]
Nash was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 28 February 1928 and promoted to the rank of Captain on 28 August, 1930.[7]
World War II
Various service, including as Chief Staff Officer to Senior Naval Officer, Simonstown in 1940. In 1944, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.[8]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Daniel McDowell |
Captain of H.M.S. Delphinium 22 Jun, 1925[9] |
Succeeded by Charles E. S. Farrant |
Footnotes
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 960.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ Nash Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/136. f. 239.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 231.
