Norman Blyth Weir

Commander (retired) Norman Blyth Weir, R.N. (30 October, 1893 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of stockbroker David Blyth Weir, Esq..

Weir was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1916.

Weir was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1924.

Commander Walter Macdonald Nash of Delphinium wrote that Weir "can be relied on to carry out his orders correctly" but "will never show any brilliance in a big position."

Weir was placed on the Retired List on account of age on 30 October, 1938 and promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) with an adjusted seniority of 1 September, 1939.

World War II

Weir was reverted to the Retired List on 29 June, 1946.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by John W. Durnford	Captain of H.M.S. Sorceress 10 Jul, 1924 – 25 Aug, 1924	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Henry F. M. Peto	Captain of H.M.S. Tiverton 31 Dec, 1927 – 16 Jan, 1928	Succeeded by William N. Kingdon
Preceded by Gerald W. Hoare-Smith	Captain of H.M.S. Moth 18 Aug, 1928 – 16 Aug, 1930	Succeeded by John N. K. Knight