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Wise was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1909. | Wise was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 September, 1909. | ||
Wise was appointed to the {{UK-Severn|f=t}} navigating on 7 August, 1914. He would die when ashore with a landing party aiming to assist the Belgian army at Nieupoort on 20 October, 1914. Rear-Admiral Hood reported that Wise had gallantly led "his men into action" before being struck down. | Wise was appointed to the {{UK-Severn|f=t}} as navigating officer on 7 August, 1914. He would die when ashore with a landing party aiming to assist the Belgian army at Nieupoort on 20 October, 1914. Rear-Admiral Hood reported that Wise had gallantly led "his men into action" before being struck down. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:03, 8 May 2022
Lieutenant Edward Selby Wise, R.N. (6 October, 1887 – 20 October, 1914) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Bedford Park, Acton.
Wise was promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 15 September, 1907.
Wise was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 September, 1909.
Wise was appointed to the submarine Severn as navigating officer on 7 August, 1914. He would die when ashore with a landing party aiming to assist the Belgian army at Nieupoort on 20 October, 1914. Rear-Admiral Hood reported that Wise had gallantly led "his men into action" before being struck down.
See Also
Footnotes
