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Richardson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 April, 1927.{{UBAlly|2119}} | Took a submarine course in mid 1925. | ||
Richardson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 April, 1927.{{UBAlly|2119}} He served in a number of "L" class submarines through 1930. | |||
Richard was awarded the [[Stanhope Medal]] for 1934 for saving the life of a seaman overboard from {{UK-Wolfhound}} at anchor in squally Lamlash Harbour.{{ToL|Bravest Deed of the Year|Wednesday, Feb 13, 1935; pg. 9; Issue 46987}} | Richard was awarded the [[Stanhope Medal]] for 1934 for saving the life of a seaman overboard from {{UK-Wolfhound}} at anchor in squally Lamlash Harbour.{{ToL|Bravest Deed of the Year|Wednesday, Feb 13, 1935; pg. 9; Issue 46987}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:53, 19 December 2018
Commander (retired) Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, D.S.O., D.S.C. (23 August, 1903 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
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 a seaman overboard from Wolfhound at anchor in squally Lamlash Harbour.[2]
Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1935.[3]
Richardson was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Commander on 23 August, 1948.[4]
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frederick W. G. Harker |
Captain of H.M.S. Peterel 6 May, 1936[5] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by John H. Lewes |
Captain of H.M.S. Shikari 27 Nov, 1939 – 25 Sep, 1941 |
Succeeded by George H. D.Deny A Williams |
Footnotes
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ "Bravest Deed of the Year." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Feb 13, 1935; pg. 9; Issue 46987.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 263.
