Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson

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Commander (retired) Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, D.S.O., D.S.C. (23 August, 1903 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.

Life & Career

Took a submarine course in mid 1925.

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1927.[1] He served in a number of "L" class submarines through 1930.

Richard was awarded the Stanhope Medal for 1934 for saving the life of seaman E. J. Archer overboard from Wolfhound at anchor in squally Lamlash Harbour, diving 30 feet from the bridge of the ship in the effort.[2][3]

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1935.[4]

Richardson was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Commander on 23 August, 1948.[5]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Frederick W. G. Harker
Captain of H.M.S. Peterel
6 May, 1936[6]
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
John H. Lewes
Captain of H.M.S. Shikari
27 Nov, 1939[7] – 25 Sep, 1941[8]
Succeeded by
George H. D.Deny A Williams

Footnotes

  1. Uboat.net page on the man.
  2. "Bravest Deed of the Year." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Feb 13, 1935; pg. 9; Issue 46987.
  3. "Award for Gallantry." The Times (London, England), 7 Apr. 1934, p. 7.
  4. Uboat.net page on the man.
  5. Uboat.net page on the man.
  6. The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 263.
  7. Uboat.net page on the man.
  8. Uboat.net page on the man.