Oliver North
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 ? |
Captain of H.M.S. H 4 before 23 May, 1918[2] |
Succeeded by ? |
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