Arthur David Torlesse, RN
| Born | 24 Jan 1902 | ||
| Died | 19 Jul 1995 | (93) |
| Ranks
Retired: 16 Dec 1954 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Arthur David Torlesse, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Suffolk (55) | Cdr. | Heavy cruiser | 1 Jun 1940 | 8 Jul 1940 |
| HMS Hunter (ii) (D 80) | Capt. | Escort Carrier | 10 Sep 1944 | 29 Dec 1945 |
Career information
He had been XO of HMS Suffolk 7/39-7/40 & survived the 18/4/40 damage.He was CO of HMS Triumph 1/50-4/51, RAC Op Hurricane "Campania" Monte Bello Atomic Trials 52/53, FO Ground Training 5/53-11/54.
Events related to this officer
Heavy cruiser HMS Suffolk (55)
9 Jun 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Suffolk (Capt. J.W. Durnford, RN) is undocked. (1)
25 Jun 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Suffolk (Capt. J.W. Durnford, RN) is towed from Govan to Shieldhall (King George V Dock). (1)
29 Jun 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Suffolk (Capt. J.W. Durnford, RN) is towed from the King George V Dock to the riverside wharf at Shieldhall. (1)
2 Jul 1940 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Suffolk (Capt. J.W. Durnford, RN) is towed from the riverside wharf at Shieldhall to the King George V dock. (1)
Sources
- ADM 53/113279
ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.
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