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| − | '''Lawrence Hugh Kirby''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. | + | Temporary {{LieutRNR}} '''Lawrence Hugh Kirby''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. |
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| − | Kirby was | + | Kirby was given the rank of Temporary {{SubRNR}} on 26 October, 1914 and sent to minesweeping courses at {{UK-Vernon|f=p}} and {{UK-Excellent}}. On 4 November, he was appointed to {{UK-Cyclops}}, additional, for command of a group of trawlers, himself being placed in H.M.S. ''Setter''.<ref>Kirby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/37/780.|}} f. 400.</ref> |
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| − | Kirby was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Kirby was promoted to the rank of Temporary {{LieutRNR}} on 13 December, 1915.<ref>Kirby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/37/780.|}} f. 400.</ref> |
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| − | Kirby was | + | In December 1916, Kirby was appointed in command of an armed trawler in [[Auxiliary Patrol Area I]]. On Christmas Day he was appointed to the yacht ''Mera''. Following gunnery and torpedo courses, Kirby was appointed to ''Colleen'', additional, for gunnery duties in [[Auxiliary Patrol Area XXI]].<ref>Kirby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/37/780.|}} f. 400.</ref> |
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| − | + | Kirby was demobilised on 26 September 1919.<ref>Kirby Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/37/780.|}} f. 400.</ref> | |
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Revision as of 17:19, 15 April 2022
Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. Lawrence Hugh Kirby, ( – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Kirby was given the rank of Temporary Sub-Lieutenant R.N.R. on 26 October, 1914 and sent to minesweeping courses at H.M.S. Vernon and Excellent. On 4 November, he was appointed to Cyclops, additional, for command of a group of trawlers, himself being placed in H.M.S. Setter.[1]
Kirby was promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. on 13 December, 1915.[2]
In December 1916, Kirby was appointed in command of an armed trawler in Auxiliary Patrol Area I. On Christmas Day he was appointed to the yacht Mera. Following gunnery and torpedo courses, Kirby was appointed to Colleen, additional, for gunnery duties in Auxiliary Patrol Area XXI.[3]
Kirby was demobilised on 26 September 1919.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Abraham W. Young |
Captain of H.M.S. Munlochy 1 Aug, 1919[5] |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ Kirby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/37/780. f. 400.
- ↑ Kirby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/37/780. f. 400.
- ↑ Kirby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/37/780. f. 400.
- ↑ Kirby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/37/780. f. 400.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1919). p. 849.
