Richard Augustus Sandys Hill
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Vice-Admiral THE HONOURABLE SIR Richard Augustus Sandys Hill, C.B., K.B.E., Royal Navy (2 April, 1880 – 5 July, 1954) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Hill was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 December, 1901.[1]
Hill was promoted to Commander on 31 December, 1913.[2]
Post-War
Hill was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1918.[3]
Hill was appointed in command of Iron Duke in July, 1919.
His command of notable vessels continued when he was appointed captain of the battleship H.M.S. Barham in September 1924, remaining with her until January of 1926.
Hill was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 5 April, 1930.[4]
Hill was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 19 July, 1935.[5]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William W. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Iron Duke Jul, 1919[6] |
Succeeded by Arthur E. F. Bedford |
| Preceded by Percy L. H. Noble |
Captain of H.M.S. Barham Sep, 1924[7] |
Succeeded by Joseph C. W. Henley |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 146.
- ↑ Hill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 146.
- ↑ Hill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 146.
- ↑ Hill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 146.
- ↑ Hill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 146.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
