Richard Francis John Onslow DSC, RN

Birth details unknown
Died  9 Apr 1942HMS Hermes

Ranks

15 Nov 1917Lt.
15 Nov 1925Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1931Cdr.
31 Dec 1937Capt.

Decorations

20 Sep 1918DSC
29 Jul 1937MVO

Warship Commands listed for Richard Francis John Onslow, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Coventry (D 43)Capt.Light cruiser18 Aug 193822 Apr 1940
HMS Hermes (D 95)Capt.Aircraft Carrier7 May 19409 Apr 1942 (+)

Career information

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Events related to this officer

Light cruiser HMS Coventry (D 43)


1 Jan 1940
HMS Coventry (Capt. R.F.J. Onslow, OBE, DSC, RN) was damaged in a German air attack on the Shetland Islands, north of Scotland.

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