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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Cecil was the son of a Colonel in the Indian Army who had passed away by the time he joined the navy. Consequently, he listed his mother as his guardian. | |||
During the [[Great War]], Hughes-Hallett served in the {{UK-StVincent|f=t}} | During the [[Great War]], Hughes-Hallett served in the {{UK-Vengeance|f=t}} until 30 July 1915 and then {{UK-StVincent|f=t}} from 1 September, 1915. Following a course in [[Torpedo Control]] at {{UK-Vernon|f=p}}, he served in the {{UK-1Hardy|f=t}} from 29 January 1917 through the endof the war, operating in support of the [[Grand Fleet]].{{NMI|12 Oct. 1921, p. 12}} | ||
As the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and who also achieved a first-class certificate in seamanship, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1919. | Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 August, 1918.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | ||
As the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and who also achieved a first-class certificate in seamanship, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the [[Goodenough Medal]] for 1919.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | |||
Hughes-Hallett received the [[Ronald Megaw Memorial Prize]] for 1919-20.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | |||
In 1921, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the [[Commander Egerton Prize]] for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.{{NMI|12 Oct. 1921, p. 12}} | In 1921, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the [[Commander Egerton Prize]] for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.{{NMI|12 Oct. 1921, p. 12}} | ||
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 August, 1926.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | |||
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 August, 1926. | |||
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1932. | Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1932.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | ||
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1939. | Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1939.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | ||
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 8 January, 1949 and to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 10 April, 1952. | Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 8 January, 1949 and to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 10 April, 1952.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | ||
He | He was placed on the Retired List on 1 February, 1955.<ref>Hughes-Hallett Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/120/148.|}} f. 148.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:46, 16 June 2022
Vice-Admiral SIR Cecil Charles Hughes-Hallett, K.C.B., C.B.E. (6 April, 1898 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Cecil was the son of a Colonel in the Indian Army who had passed away by the time he joined the navy. Consequently, he listed his mother as his guardian.
During the Great War, Hughes-Hallett served in the battleship Vengeance until 30 July 1915 and then battleship St. Vincent from 1 September, 1915. Following a course in Torpedo Control at H.M.S. Vernon, he served in the destroyer Hardy from 29 January 1917 through the endof the war, operating in support of the Grand Fleet.[1]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 August, 1918.[2]
As the Sub-Lieutenant who achieved the highest gunnery examination for the year and who also achieved a first-class certificate in seamanship, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the Goodenough Medal for 1919.[3]
Hughes-Hallett received the Ronald Megaw Memorial Prize for 1919-20.[4]
In 1921, Hughes-Hallett was awarded the Commander Egerton Prize for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.[5]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 August, 1926.[6]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1932.[7]
World War II
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1939.[8]
Hughes-Hallett was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 January, 1949 and to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 10 April, 1952.[9]
He was placed on the Retired List on 1 February, 1955.[10]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by David J. R. Simson |
Captain of H.M.S. Valorous 6 Jan, 1934[11] – 17 Feb, 1936[12] |
Succeeded by Donald K. Bain |
| Preceded by Edward A. Aylmer |
Captain of H.M.S. Curacoa 10 Aug, 1940[13] – 20 Feb, 1942[14] |
Succeeded by Stuart H. Paton |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 12 Oct. 1921, p. 12.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 12 Oct. 1921, p. 12.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ Hughes-Hallett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/120/148. f. 148.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 282.
- ↑ Bain Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/25. f. 25.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
