Edward Francis Balston
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Jump to navigationJump to searchCommander Edward Francis Balston, D.S.O. (17 February, 1911 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Balston was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 February, 1933.[1]
World War II
Balston commanded a pair of old "H" class submarines off Norwegian shores as well as four "T" class subs in the East during the war. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 February, 1941.[2]
Balston was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1943. He was placed on the Retired List on 8 April, 1955.[3]
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Wilfrid F. Haselfoot |
Captain of H.M.S. H 49 2 Aug, 1939[4] – 24 Nov, 1939[5] |
Succeeded by Charles J. R. Cave |
| Preceded by Martin Keith-Roach |
Captain of H.M.S. H 34 29 Nov, 1939[6] – 26 Apr, 1940[7] |
Succeeded by Anthony F. Collett |
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