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{{CommRN}} '''Walter Ernest Higham''', (25 November, 1897 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Walter Ernest Higham''', (25 November, 1897 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
The son of E. J. Higham, who worked at the Stock Exchange. | |||
Higham was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | |||
Higham was | Higham was a special entry to the Training Establishment. He left on 1 February 1916 and was appointed to {{UK-Superb}}, fighting in her at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. He left her when he was appointed to {{UK-Excellent}} for a short course in gunnery for work in T.B.Ds.. | ||
On 8 August 1918 he was appointed to {{UK-Dolphin}} for instruction in submarines. | |||
Higham was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1919. On 9 January 1922, he was appointed to {{UK-H44}} as first lieutenant. | |||
Higham was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 February, 1927. | |||
==World War II== | |||
Higham was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of {{CommRN}} on 25 November, 1942. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{refbegin}} | {{refbegin}} | ||
* [[H.M.S. Superb at the Battle of Jutland]] | |||
* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Walter+Ernest+Higham Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Walter+Ernest+Higham Service Records] | ||
{{WP|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Ernest_Higham}} | {{WP|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Ernest_Higham}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:19, 6 April 2022
Commander (retired) Walter Ernest Higham, (25 November, 1897 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of E. J. Higham, who worked at the Stock Exchange.
Higham was a special entry to the Training Establishment. He left on 1 February 1916 and was appointed to Superb, fighting in her at the Battle of Jutland. He left her when he was appointed to Excellent for a short course in gunnery for work in T.B.Ds..
On 8 August 1918 he was appointed to Dolphin for instruction in submarines.
Higham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1919. On 9 January 1922, he was appointed to H 44 as first lieutenant.
Higham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1927.
World War II
Higham was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 25 November, 1942.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Parkinson |
Captain of H.M.S. H 23 20 Aug, 1924 – 28 Apr, 1926 |
Succeeded by Guy C. Harris |
| Preceded by Wilfrid St. A. Malleson |
Captain of H.M.S. L 69 30 Apr, 1928[1] – 21 Mar, 1930 |
Succeeded by George C. P. Menzies |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Phoenix 29 Nov, 1930[2] – Jan, 1933 |
Succeeded by Evelyn R. C. MacVicker |
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