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| − | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Charles Norman Ebden Currey''', R.N. (18 February, 1890 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Charles Norman Ebden Currey''', C.B.E., R.N. (18 February, 1890 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Currey entered the Navy via a Colonial Cadetship. | |
| − | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 April, 1911. | + | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 April, 1911.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> |
| − | In 1915, Currey was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning. | + | In 1915, Currey was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning. |
| − | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 April, 1919. | + | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 April, 1919.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> |
| − | Currey was recommended for a second R.H.S. Bronze Medal on 4 April, 1923 for saving an A.B. at Constantinople. | + | Currey was recommended for a second R.H.S. Bronze Medal on 4 April, 1923 for saving an A.B. at Constantinople.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> |
| − | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1925. | + | Currey was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1925.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> |
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
| − | Currey was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 18 February, 1940. | + | |
| + | Currey was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 18 February, 1940.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> | ||
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| + | Currey was awarded C.B.E. for distinguished services in operations which led to the successful landings in Normandy. In 1952 he was granted permission to proceed to Italy.<ref>Currey Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/52/312.|}} ff. 653, 261.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 30 November 2021
Captain (retired) Charles Norman Ebden Currey, C.B.E., R.N. (18 February, 1890 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Currey entered the Navy via a Colonial Cadetship.
Currey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1911.[1]
In 1915, Currey was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.
Currey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1919.[2]
Currey was recommended for a second R.H.S. Bronze Medal on 4 April, 1923 for saving an A.B. at Constantinople.[3]
Currey was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1925.[4]
World War II
Currey was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Captain on 18 February, 1940.[5]
Currey was awarded C.B.E. for distinguished services in operations which led to the successful landings in Normandy. In 1952 he was granted permission to proceed to Italy.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
Footnotes
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
- ↑ Currey Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/312. ff. 653, 261.
