Allied Warship Commanders


Cyril William Byas, RN

Birth details unknown


Photo probably taken on his CBE award date.

Ranks

15 Sep 1922S.Lt.
15 Apr 1924Lt.
15 Apr 1932Lt.Cdr.
31 Dec 1936Cdr.
30 Jun 1943Capt.


Retired: 31 Dec 1950

Decorations

8 Dec 1942Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
1 Jan 1951CBE

Warship Commands listed for Cyril William Byas, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Arbiter (D 31)Capt.Escort CarrierAug 1945Nov 1945

Career information

Cyril William Byas was was probably born around 1905 in South Africa. He joined the Royal Navy at the age of 13.

When he retired in the 1950’s he migrated with his wife Pat to Rhodesia. He was killed shortly afterwards in a flying accident which was doing recreational aerobatics. His wife, Pat returned to the UK as she could not settle in Rhodesia and died there (information from a relative of his).


Events related to this officer

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