Walter Macdonald Nash
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.
