Cecil Edward Brooke
Captain Cecil Edward Brooke, (11 August, 1885 – 11 January, 1935) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain G. M. Brooke, R.N. was born in Victoria Grove, Southsea.[1]
Brooke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1907.[2]
During the Great War, he served in Astræa, Challenger, Shannon and Hyacinth, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1915.[3]
Brooke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1919.[4]
During his stint in comm,and of the sweeping sloop Laburnum, 1925-27, Brooke was commended for his services in connection with disturbances between Chinese and Gilbertese labourers at Ocean Island which required landing of an armed party, possibly on Christmas Day.[5]
Brooke was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 11 August, 1931.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sydney K. Smyth |
Captain of H.M.S. Laburnum 3 Aug, 1925[7] – c. 1 Sep, 1927[Inference] |
Succeeded by Frederic N. Attwood |
Footnotes
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ Brooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/85. f. 213.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 251.
