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Revision as of 14:42, 9 December 2020
Vice-Admiral SIR Hilary Worthington Biggs, D.S.O.*, C.B., K.B.E. (15 January, 1905 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 April, 1927.
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 April, 1935
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1938.
World War II
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1943.
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 January, 1953.
Biggs was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 June, 1956.
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by William D. G. Weir |
Captain of H.M.S. Amazon 3 Sep, 1934 – 26 Aug, 1935 |
Succeeded by Harry D. Barlow |
Preceded by Peveril B. R. W. William-Powlett |
Captain of H.M.S. Frobisher 17 May, 1939 |
Succeeded by James F. W. Mudford |
Preceded by Cyril F. Tower |
Captain of H.M.S. Hero 10 Mar, 1940 – 31 Mar, 1942 |
Succeeded by Walter Scott |
Footnotes