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| − | '''Selwyn Mitchell Day''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. | + | {{CaptRNR}} '''Selwyn Mitchell Day''', D.S.O., C.B., R.D. (1873 – 31 July, 1938) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. |
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| − | Day was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRNR}} on | + | Day was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRNR}} on 18 October, 1909.<ref>Day Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/52/191.|}} f. 191.</ref> |
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| − | Day was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRNR}} on | + | Day was appointed to ''President'' as a Convoy Captain on 16 October 1917 and promoted to the rank of {{LCommRNR}} on 18 October, 1917.<ref>Day Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/52/191.|}} f. 191.</ref> |
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| − | Day was | + | Day was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRNR}} in recognition of his wartime service on 16 March, 1917 for his exploits in action with an enemy raider.<ref>Day Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/52/191.|}} f. 191.</ref> |
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| + | He was demobilised on 24 April, 1919.<ref>Day Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/52/191.|}} f. 191.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1915, he was reprimanded by a Court Martial for having negligently or by default stranded {{UK-KingOrry}} and struck an Acting {{LieutRNR}}. | ||
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| + | Day was placed on the Retired List on 17 March, 1926.<ref>Day Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/52/191.|}} f. 191.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1935 he was residing in New South Wales, Australia. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Selwyn+Mitchell+Day Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Selwyn+Mitchell+Day Service Records] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:10, 6 May 2024
Captain R.N.R. Selwyn Mitchell Day, D.S.O., C.B., R.D. (1873 – 31 July, 1938) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Day was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 18 October, 1909.[1]
Day was appointed to President as a Convoy Captain on 16 October 1917 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 18 October, 1917.[2]
Day was promoted to the rank of Captain R.N.R. in recognition of his wartime service on 16 March, 1917 for his exploits in action with an enemy raider.[3]
He was demobilised on 24 April, 1919.[4]
In 1915, he was reprimanded by a Court Martial for having negligently or by default stranded King Orry and struck an Acting Lieutenant R.N.R..
Day was placed on the Retired List on 17 March, 1926.[5]
In 1935 he was residing in New South Wales, Australia.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. King Orry 5 Nov, 1914[6] – 30 Aug, 1916[7] |
Succeeded by Selwyn M. Day |
| Preceded by Selwyn M. Day |
Captain of H.M.S. King Orry 29 Oct, 1916[8] – 18 Nov, 1916[9] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
- ↑ Day Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/52/191. f. 191.
