Peter Dawnay DSC, RN

Born  14 Aug 1904

Ranks

15 Sep 1922 Mid.
15 Jan 1925 A/S.Lt.
30 Jun 1925 S.Lt.
30 Jun 1927 Lt.
30 Jun 1935 Lt.Cdr.
31 Dec 1940 Cdr.
31 Dec 1946 Capt.
7 Jan 1956 Rear Admiral
7 Jan 1959 Vice Admiral

Retired: 1 Feb 1962


Decorations

22 Jun 1939 MVO
7 Mar 1944 DSC
1 Jan 1958 CB
2 Dec 1961 KCVO

Warship Commands listed for Peter Dawnay, RN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
HMS Liverpool (11)Cdr.Light cruiser27 Dec 19444 Jul 1945

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