Sir William Gerrard Andrewes DSO, RN
| Born | 3 Nov 1899 | ||
| Died | 24 Nov 1974 | (75) |
| Ranks
Retired: 10 Jan 1957 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for William Gerrard Andrewes, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Uganda (66) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 19 Sep 1942 | 22 Nov 1943 |
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Light cruiser HMS Uganda (66)
13 Sep 1943
During the landings at Salerno HMS Uganda (Capt. W.G. Andrewes, RN) is hit by a German radio controlled glider bomb. The bomb hit the ship on the starboard side aft and went through seven decks and the ship's bottom before it exploded. The ship went Charleston, South Carolina, USA for repairs and was subsequently transferred to the RCN.