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{{AdmRN}} {{SIR}} '''Frank Roddam Twiss''', K.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.C. (7 July, 1910 – 27 January, 1994) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{AdmRN}} {{SIR}} '''Frank Roddam Twiss''', K.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.C. (7 July, 1910 – 27 January, 1994) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Twiss was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1932. | |||
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Twiss was awarded the [[Commander Egerton Prize]] for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 7 April 2022
Admiral SIR Frank Roddam Twiss, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.C. (7 July, 1910 – 27 January, 1994) 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
Twiss was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1932.
Twiss was awarded the Commander Egerton Prize for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Sir Peter J. Hill-Norton |
Second Sea Lord 1967 – 1970 |
Succeeded by Andrew MacKenzie Lewis |
Footnotes
