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{{CommRN}} '''Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker''', (10 May, 1900 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker''', O.B.E. (10 May, 1900 – 2 August, 1961) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
The son of Solicitor H. M. Baker (d 24 Dec 1916). | |||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | |||
Baker was | In February 1919 there was a Court of Enquiry into the collision of boats from {{UK-Commonwealth}} and {{UK-Tintagel}}. Baker was cautioned to be more careful in future.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref> | ||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1920. In February 1922 he was admitted to hostpial in Cologne following injuries.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref> | |||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 September, 1928.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref> | |||
==World War II== | |||
Lent to Royal Hellenic Navy, Baker lived in Salamis Dockyard and assisted the Greek submarine forces.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref> | |||
He was placed on the Retired List at the rank of {{CommRN}} on 10 May, 1945 and re-appointed. He reverted to the List as medically unfit on 5 October, 1946.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/123/48.|}} f. 48.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 6 April 2022
Commander (retired) Henry Leslie Spofforth Baker, O.B.E. (10 May, 1900 – 2 August, 1961) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Solicitor H. M. Baker (d 24 Dec 1916).
In February 1919 there was a Court of Enquiry into the collision of boats from Commonwealth and Tintagel. Baker was cautioned to be more careful in future.[1]
Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1920. In February 1922 he was admitted to hostpial in Cologne following injuries.[2]
Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 September, 1928.[3]
World War II
Lent to Royal Hellenic Navy, Baker lived in Salamis Dockyard and assisted the Greek submarine forces.[4]
He was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander on 10 May, 1945 and re-appointed. He reverted to the List as medically unfit on 5 October, 1946.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas J. T. C. Jenks |
Captain of H.M.S. H 50 31 Jul, 1928[6] – 26 Aug, 1929 |
Succeeded by Arthur F. St. G. Orpen |
| Preceded by John P. Apps |
Captain of H.M.S. L 16 12 Sep, 1930[7] – 8 Jun, 1931[8] |
Succeeded by Eric P. A. Brooks |
| Preceded by Lionel H. Phillips |
Captain of H.M.S. L 53 8 Jun, 1931[9] – 5 Sep, 1932 |
Succeeded by John R. S. Brown |
| Preceded by Lewis B. A. Majendie |
Captain of H.M.S. Proteus 9 Nov, 1932[10] – late 1934 |
Succeeded by Reginald G. B. Hayter |
Footnotes
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 244.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/48. f. 48.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 249.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 263.
