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− | {{ViceRN}} {{SIR}} '''Hilary Worthington Biggs''', D.S.O.*, C.B., K.B.E. (15 | + | {{ViceRN}} {{SIR}} '''Hilary Worthington Biggs''', D.S.O.*, C.B., K.B.E. (15 January, 1905 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
− | + | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 April, 1927. | |
− | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | + | |
− | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 April, 1935 |
− | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | + | |
− | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on | + | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1938. |
− | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on | + | |
− | + | ==World War II== | |
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+ | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1943. | ||
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+ | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 8 January, 1953. | ||
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+ | Biggs was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 30 June, 1956. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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− | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[William David Gordon Weir|William D. G. Weir]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Amazon (1926)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Amazon'']]'''<br>3 Sep, 1934 – 26 Aug, 1935|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Harry Douglas Barlow|Harry D. Barlow]]'''}} | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Charles Eric Glasfurd|Charles E. Glasfurd]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Stronghold (1919)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Stronghold'']]'''<br>27 Aug, 1934{{NavAppts|3 Aug. 1934, p. 21}} – Sep, 1934{{INF}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[William David Gordon Weir|William D. G. Weir]]'''}} |
− | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Cyril Francis Tower|Cyril F. Tower]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Hero (1936)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Hero'']]'''<br>10 Mar, 1940 – 31 Mar, 1942|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Walter Scott (b)|Walter Scott]]'''}} | + | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[William David Gordon Weir|William D. G. Weir]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Amazon (1926)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Amazon'']]'''<br>3 Sep, 1934{{NavAppts|Friday, August 31, 1934, Issue 46847, p.5}} – 26 Aug, 1935{{ToL|Command of the Amazon|Monday, Aug 26, 1935; pg. 6; Issue 47152}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Harry Douglas Barlow|Harry D. Barlow]]'''}} |
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''New Command'''|'''[[H.M.S. Imperial (1936)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Imperial'']]'''<br>30 Jun, 1937|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Arthur de Winton Kitcat|Charles A. de W. Kitcat]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Peveril Barton Reibey Wallop William-Powlett|Peveril B. R. W. William-Powlett]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Frobisher (1920)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Frobisher'']]'''<br>17 May, 1939{{ToL|Royal Navy|17 May 1939, p. 20}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[James Frank William Mudford|James F. W. Mudford]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Cyril Francis Tower|Cyril F. Tower]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Hero (1936)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Hero'']]'''<br>10 Mar, 1940{{UBAllyWarship|4402}} – 31 Mar, 1942{{UBAllyWarship|4402}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Walter Scott (b)|Walter Scott]]'''}} | ||
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{{CatTrainEst|September, 1919}} | {{CatTrainEst|September, 1919}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 6 April 2022
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 Charles E. Glasfurd |
Captain of H.M.S. Stronghold 27 Aug, 1934[1] – Sep, 1934[Inference] |
Succeeded by William D. G. Weir |
Preceded by William D. G. Weir |
Captain of H.M.S. Amazon 3 Sep, 1934[2] – 26 Aug, 1935[3] |
Succeeded by Harry D. Barlow |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Imperial 30 Jun, 1937 |
Succeeded by Charles A. de W. Kitcat |
Preceded by Peveril B. R. W. William-Powlett |
Captain of H.M.S. Frobisher 17 May, 1939[4] |
Succeeded by James F. W. Mudford |
Preceded by Cyril F. Tower |
Captain of H.M.S. Hero 10 Mar, 1940[5] – 31 Mar, 1942[6] |
Succeeded by Walter Scott |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 3 Aug. 1934, p. 21.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Friday, August 31, 1934, Issue 46847, p.5.
- ↑ "Command of the Amazon." The Times (London, England), Monday, Aug 26, 1935; pg. 6; Issue 47152.
- ↑ "Royal Navy." The Times (London, England), 17 May 1939, p. 20.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.