John William Grant DSO, RN
| Birth details unknown |
| Ranks
Retired: 8 Jul 1953 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John William Grant, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Penelope (97) | Cdr. | Light cruiser | ??? | 10 Aug 1942 |
| HMS Searcher (D 40) | Capt. | Escort Carrier | 23 Jan 1945 | Oct 1945 ? |
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Penelope (97)
19 Mar 1942
In the aftermath of the Battle of the Syrte, attempted towing the damaged Breconshire (9776 GRT) into port, but the freighter sank before reaching safe waters.
20 Mar 1942
In the period between 20-30 March 1942, Axis air attacks on malta were extremely heavy. Ammunition expenditure by Penelope during the 10-day period amounted to 6.500 rounds of 102 mm (4") and over 75.000 rounds of small calibre. She sustained so much splinter damage top earn the nickname "Pepperpot.
Folowing a particularly heavy attack on 26 March, it was decided to send her to the US for repairs. She sailed from Malta on 8 April for New York Navy yard and was under repairs until 1 September. Returned to the Med in early 1943 and was assigned to Force "Q", operating out of Bone, Algeria.
Escort Carrier HMS Searcher (D 40)
4 May 1945
The German submarine U-711 was sunk in the Arctic near Harstad, Norway, in position 68º43'717N, 16º34'600E, by depth charges from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft of the British escort carriers HMS Searcher, HMS Trumpeter and HMS Queen.