William Gerrard Andrewes DSO, RN
| Ranks | | | 15 May 1918 | S.Lt. | | 15 Oct 1919 | Lt. | | 15 Oct 1927 | Lt.Cdr. | | 31 Dec 1932 | Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1938 | Capt. | | 8 Jan 1948 | Rear-Admiral | | 1 Dec 1950 | Vice-Admiral | | 24 Nov 1954 | Admiral |
Retired: 10 Jan 1957
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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 | ??? |
| HMS Formidable (67) | Capt. | Aircraft Carrier | Jul 1945 | 13 Feb 1946 |
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9 Aug 1945
Award of the Victoria Cross postumously to the late Temporary Lieutenant Robert Hampton-Grey, R.C.N.V.R. " For great valour in leading from the Aircraft Carrier Formidable an attack on a Japanese destroyer in Onagawa Wan in the Japanese Island of Honshu, on 9th August 1945. In the face of fire from shore batteries and a heavy concentration of fire from some five warships, Lieutenant Grey pressed home his attack, flying very low to ensure success. Although he was hit and his aircraft in flames, he obtained at least one direct hit , sinking the destroyer. Lieutenant Grey has consisttently shown a brilliant fighting spirit and most unspiring leadership."
