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Revision as of 20:04, 10 September 2019
Admiral SIR Walter Thomas Couchman, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., O.B.E. (19 March, 1905 – 2 May, 1980) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in India. He was awarded the Henry Leigh Carslake Prize for an essay submitted as a Naval Observer for the Fleet Air Arm.
Couchman was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1938.[1]
Couchman was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1942.[2]
Couchman was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1952. He retired in 1961 after a year as Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff..
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John E. Broome |
Captain of H.M.S. Veteran 4 Dec, 1940 – 6 Jul, 1941 |
Succeeded by William E. J. Eames |
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