Allied Warship Commanders


Cecil Aubrey Lawson Mansergh, RN

Birth details unknown


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Ranks

17 Dec 1918Lt.
17 Dec 1926Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1932Cdr.
31 Dec 1938Capt.
8 Jan 1948Rear-Admiral
15 Jan 1951Vice-Admiral


Retired: 16 Dec 1954

Decorations

Warship Commands listed for Cecil Aubrey Lawson Mansergh, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMNZS Achilles (70)Capt.Light cruiser16 Apr 1942Early 1943
HMNZS Leander (75)Capt.Light cruiserFeb 1943Feb 1944

Career information

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Events related to this officer

Light cruiser HMNZS Leander (75)


13 Jul 1943
During the Battle of Kula Gulf, HMNZS Leander (Capt. C.A.L. Mansergh, DSC, RN) is torpedoed by Japanese warships. Leander is severely damaged with an engine room, a boiler room and a 4-inch gun destroyed. After making temporary repairs Leander proceeded to Boston, USA for major restoration and a refit.

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