John William Josselyn DSC, RN
| Born | 13 Nov 1900 | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Died | 14 Sep 1961 | (60) | Haslar Hospital |
| Ranks
Retired: 8 Jan 1949 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John William Josselyn, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Intrepid (D 10) | Cdr. | Destroyer | 8 Aug 1938 | 28 Nov 1939 |
| HMS Caradoc (D 60) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 1 Feb 1942 | Mid 1943 |
| HMS Hawkins (D 86) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | Jun 1943 | 15 Dec 1944 |
Career information
John William Josselyn married Doris M. Butterworth on 27 June 1925 and they had 4 children; John Rodney (1926), Audrey M. (1928), Mylne and Carol (1932).
Events related to this officer
Destroyer HMS Intrepid (D 10)
14 Oct 1939
The German submarine U-45 was sunk south-west of Ireland, in position 50º58'N, 12º57'W, by depth charges from the British destroyers HMS Inglefield (Capt. A.G. Talbot, RN), HMS Ivanhoe (Cdr. B. Jones, RN) and HMS Intrepid (Cdr. J.W. Josselyn, RN).