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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''William Dion Irvin''', R.N., Retired (8 December, 1870 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''William Dion Irvin''', C.B.E., R.N., Retired (8 December, 1870 – 12 September, 1956) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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Irvin was appointed in command of the {{UK-Usk|f=t}} on 5 September, 1909.{{NLApr10|p. 389}} | Irvin was appointed in command of the {{UK-Usk|f=t}} on 5 September, 1909.{{NLApr10|p. 389}} | ||
He commanded the {{UK-Moon|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]], operating with the {{UK-DF|11}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 45}} | He commanded the {{UK-Moon|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]], operating with the {{UK-DF|11}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 45}} | ||
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| + | Irvin was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 2 September, 1916. On 19 February, 1918 he was granted the rank of acting Captain.<ref>Irvin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/96/243.|D8116875}} f. 315.</ref> | ||
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| + | Irvin was awarded the C.B.E. for his valuable services as Commodore of Convoys, gazetted 27 May, 1919. He was placed on the Retired List on and advanced to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 12 August, 1919.<ref>Irvin Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/96/243.|D8116875}} f. 315.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:38, 11 June 2016
Captain (retired) William Dion Irvin, C.B.E., R.N., Retired (8 December, 1870 – 12 September, 1956) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Irvin was appointed in command of the destroyer Usk on 5 September, 1909.[1]
He commanded the destroyer Moon at the Battle of Jutland, operating with the Eleventh Destroyer Flotilla.[2]
Irvin was promoted to the rank of Commander on 2 September, 1916. On 19 February, 1918 he was granted the rank of acting Captain.[3]
Irvin was awarded the C.B.E. for his valuable services as Commodore of Convoys, gazetted 27 May, 1919. He was placed on the Retired List on and advanced to the rank of Captain on 12 August, 1919.[4]
World War II
Irvin was summoned.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur G. K. Hill |
Captain of H.M.S. Dragon Jun, 1905[5] – May, 1907 |
Succeeded by John W. Nash |
| Preceded by Reginald G. Coplestone |
Captain of H.M.S. Charger 16 Jul, 1907[6] |
Succeeded by Frank G. Terry |
| Preceded by Cyril P. Ryan |
Captain of H.M.S. Usk 5 Sep, 1909[7] |
Succeeded by Theodore E. J. Bigg |
| Preceded by Vincent L. Bowring |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 35 ? – 28 Jan, 1915[8] |
Succeeded by Vincent L. Bowring |
| Preceded by Vincent L. Bowring |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 35 3 Feb, 1915[9] – 3 May, 1915[10][11] |
Succeeded by Eric J. Shelley |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Moon Jun, 1915[12] – mid 1916 |
Succeeded by Robert E. M. Harris |
| Preceded by Lawrence D'O. Bignell |
Captain of H.M.S. Nereide 31 Jul, 1916[13] – 15 Nov, 1916[14][15] |
Succeeded by Herbert W. Wyld |
| Preceded by Ernest L. Cardale |
Captain of H.M.S. Syren 15 Nov, 1916[16] |
Succeeded by Charles C. Halliday |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 389.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 45.
- ↑ Irvin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/243. f. 315.
- ↑ Irvin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/243. f. 315.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 303.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 292.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 389.
- ↑ Ship Log at naval-history.net.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 401.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 401.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 401.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 396c.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1916). p. 396f.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 852.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398n.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398n.
