Theodore Edward Podger, RN
| Born | 1 Apr 1906 | Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, U.K. | |
| Died | 15 Oct 1982 | (76) | Whetstone, Middlesex, England, U.K. |
 | Ranks
Retired: 4 Mar 1957 Decorations
|
Warship Commands listed for Theodore Edward Podger, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Kenya (14) | Cdr. | Light cruiser | 24 Aug 1943 | 4 Sep 1943 |
Career information
We currently have no career / biographical information on this officer.
Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Kenya (14)
25 Aug 1943 (position 0.00, 0.00)
During 25/26 August 1943, HMS Kenya (Cdr. T.E. Podger, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral W.G. Tennant, CB, MVO, RN) and HMS Emerald (Capt. F.J. Wylie, RN) conducted exercises off Kilindini. These included night exercises. (1)
4 Sep 1943
Durning 3 / 4 September 1943, HMS Kenya (Cdr. T.E. Podger, RN, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral W.G. Tennant, CB, MVO, RN), HMS Hawkins (Capt. J.W. Josselyn, DSC, RN), HMAS Norman (Cdr. H.J. Buchanan DSO, RAN), HMAS Quiberon (Cdr. G.S. Stewart, RAN) and HMS Rapid (Lt.Cdr. M.W. Tomkinson, DSC and Bar, RN) conducted exercises off Kilindini. These included night exercises.
HMS Hawkins, HMAS Norman, HMAS Quiberon and HMS Rapid had joined coming from escort duty with convoy WS 32. (2)
Sources
- ADM 53/117444 + ADM 53/117708
- ADM 53/117625 + ADM 53/117709
ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.
You can help improve officers Theodore Edward Podger's page
Click here to Submit events/comments/updates for this officer.
Please use this if you spot mistakes or want to improve his page.