John Piachaud Wright DSO, RN
Born | 5 Nov 1902 | | |
Died | 5 Apr 1980 | (77) | |
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| Ranks15 Mar 1923 | | S.Lt. | 15 Jun 1924 | | Lt. | 15 Jun 1932 | | Lt.Cdr. | 30 Jun 1936 | | Cdr. | 30 Jun 1940 | | Capt. |
Retired: 7 Jan 1950
Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for John Piachaud Wright, RN
Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
HMS Hostile (H 55) | Cdr. | Destroyer | 23 Aug 1938 | 18 Jul 1940 |
HMS Mackay (D 70) | Capt. | Destroyer | 16 Sep 1941 | 5 Jul 1942 |
Career information
Following promotion to Capt on 30/6/1940 he was CSO VAMalta 7/40-9/41, from 7/42-12/44 he was @ Admiralty in Naval Air posts, War's end he was CSO to VA Vian, He was CO RNAS Hal Far 8/46-4/48, his last post afloat was CO "Theseus" 6/48-10/49.
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