William Derek Stephens, RN
Born | 5 Mar 1898 | | |
Died | 25 Jul 1983 | (85) | |
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| Ranks2 Aug 1914 | | Mid. | 15 Nov 1916 | | A/S.Lt. | 15 Jul 1917 | | S.Lt. | 15 Oct 1918 | | Lt. | 15 Oct 1926 | | Lt.Cdr. | 31 Dec 1931 | | Cdr. | 31 Dec 1937 | | Capt. |
Retired: 8 Jan 1947
Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for William Derek Stephens, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Forth (F 04) | Capt. | Submarine Depot Ship | 16 May 1939 | 30 Jan 1940 |
HMS Mauritius (80) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 6 Feb 1941 | 22 Mar 1943 |
HMS Illustrious (87) | Capt. | Aircraft Carrier | 31 Jul 1945 | 7 Jan 1947 |
Career information
During WW1 he survived the loss of HMS Formidable on 1/1/15. Between the wars he commanded HMS H28 4/20, HMS R10 9/23, HMS L20 2/24, HMS L22 2/28, HMS Pandora 2/31. He had been CO of HMS Lucia & Capt. S2 14/2/38-12/5/39.
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