Walter Napier Thomason Beckett DSC, RN
| Born | 25 Mar 1893 | | Bilasput, India |
| Died | 10 Mar 1941 | (47) | Saltash Hospital, Plymouth, England |
| Ranks | | | 15 Jan 1914 | S.Lt. | | 15 Nov 1915 | Lt. | | 15 Nov 1923 | Lt.Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1929 | Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1936 | Capt. |
Decorations | | | 12 May 1917 | DSC | | 22 Apr 1925 | MVO |
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Warship Commands listed for Walter Napier Thomason Beckett, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Exeter (68) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 12 Dec 1940 | 10 Mar 1941 (+) |
Career information
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Events related to this officer
10 Mar 1941
While the ship was being refitted at Plymouth, the Commanding Officer of HMS Exeter, Capt. W.N.T. Beckett, MVO, DSC, RN (offsite link), died from complications resulting from surgery.
