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{{CaptRN}} '''Arthur Douglas Harry Dibben''', O.B.E. (15 May, 1887 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CaptRN}} '''Arthur Douglas Harry Dibben''', O.B.E. (15 May, 1887 – 15 February, 1942) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born in Hanwell, the son of H. J. Dibben, Esq.. | |||
Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | |||
Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 May, 1908.<ref>Dibben Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/22.|}} f. 22.</ref> | ||
Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | |||
During the war, Dibben navigated {{UK-Dublin}}, {{UK-Donegal}} and {UK-Indomitable}}. He was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 May, 1916.<ref>Dibben Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/22.|}} f. 22.</ref> | |||
Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1921.<ref>Dibben Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/22.|}} f. 22.</ref> | |||
Dibben was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1929. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 May, 1934.<ref>Dibben Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/22.|}} f. 22.</ref> | |||
==World War II== | |||
Appointed N.C.S.O., Humber, vice Gifford on 15 May 1941. He was presumed killed in action 15 February, 1942.<ref>Dibben Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/22.|}} f. 22.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Arthur+Douglas+Harry+Dibben Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Arthur+Douglas+Harry+Dibben Service Records] | ||
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Revision as of 00:48, 26 April 2023
Captain Arthur Douglas Harry Dibben, O.B.E. (15 May, 1887 – 15 February, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Hanwell, the son of H. J. Dibben, Esq..
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 May, 1908.[1]
During the war, Dibben navigated Dublin, Donegal and {UK-Indomitable}}. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 May, 1916.[2]
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1921.[3]
Dibben was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1929. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 May, 1934.[4]
World War II
Appointed N.C.S.O., Humber, vice Gifford on 15 May 1941. He was presumed killed in action 15 February, 1942.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Fleet Navigating Officer, Mediterranean Fleet 1 May, 1922[6] |
Succeeded by Oliver L. Gordon as Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet |
Footnotes
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ Dibben Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/22. f. 22.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 248.
