Edmund Johnstone
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Commander (retired) Edmund Johnstone, O.B.E., R.N. (13 April, 1892 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a clergyman.
On 8 July 1913, Johnstone was admitted to Haslar with "gonorrhoe".
Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 November, 1914.
Post-War
Johnstone was appointed Lieutenant in Command of the destroyer Osiris on 6 December, 1918.[1]
Retired at own request 7 June, 1920.
Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 15 November, 1922.
World War II
Johnstone was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 8 May, 1946.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. P39 7 Apr, 1917[2] – 21 Feb, 1918 |
Succeeded by John W. Durnford |
| Preceded by Charles M. Blackman |
Captain of H.M.S. Lawford 21 Feb, 1918 – 20 Mar, 1918 |
Succeeded by Charles F. Bush |
| Preceded by Charles F. Bush |
Captain of H.M.S. Hind 20 Mar, 1918 – Nov, 1918 |
Succeeded by David J. R. Simson |
| Preceded by Alexander S. Douglas |
Captain of H.M.S. Osiris 6 Dec, 1918[3] – 1 Oct, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
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