John Kenneth Beaufoy Birch, RN
Born | 29 Aug 1880 | | |
Died | 14 Aug 1940 | (59) | RNH Haslar (HMS Rion) |
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| Ranks15 May 1897 | | Mid. | 15 Nov 1900 | | S.Lt. | 31 Dec 1902 | | Lt. | 31 Dec 1910 | | Lt.Cdr. | 29 Aug 1920 | | Cdr. (retired) |
Retired: 28 Jul 1920
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Warship Commands listed for John Kenneth Beaufoy Birch, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Rion (FY 024) | Cdr. (retired) | Armed Yacht | 13 Jul 1940 | 8 Aug 1940 |
Career information
Died of wounds on 14 Auhust 1940. The wounds were sustained in action on 8 August 1940 when HMS Rion was attacked by German aircraft.
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