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Captain (retired) Basil Lyall Johnston, (30 August, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Lt. Colonel J. Johnston of the Royal Artillery was born in Simla, India.[1]

Johnston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 November, 1909. He qualified for torpedo duties in July, 1913. He was appointed as torpedo officer in King George V on 23 May, 1916 and fought in her at the Battle of Jutland.[2]

Johnston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 November, 1917.[3]

Johnston was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1922.[4]

Johnston was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Captain on 2 September, 1935.[5]

World War II

Some service, likely at the Admiralty.

In 1948 he was granted permission to proceed abroad to Switzerland.[6]

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
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Squadron Torpedo Officer, Third Battle Squadron
10 Jul, 1925[7]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  2. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  3. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  4. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  5. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  6. Johnston Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/108. f. 465.
  7. The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 248.