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==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1913.-->
Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1913.


In August 1914, he assumed command of the {{UK-Theseus|f=t}}.  He remained in the ship until February 1915.{{MackieRNW}}
In August 1914, he assumed command of the {{UK-Theseus|f=t}}.  He remained in the ship until February 1915.{{MackieRNW}}

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Captain Hugh Edwards, D.S.O., (14 October, 1873 – 5 December, 1916) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Life & Career

Edwards was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1913.

In August 1914, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus. He remained in the ship until February 1915.[1]

Footnotes

  1. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments

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