William Gordon Benn

Rear-Admiral William Gordon Benn, Royal Navy (31 January, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Benn was born in Bahia, Brazil.^[1]

Benn was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 28 February, 1910.^[2]

Benn was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 28 February, 1918.^[3]

Benn was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1923.^[4]

He married Marie Helen Bagbey on 9 April, 1925.^[5]

Benn was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1931.^[6]

Benn was appointed in command of the battleship Royal Oak in July, 1939.

Benn was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 July, 1941.^[7]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Edward B. Cloete	Captain of H.M.S. Tarantula 16 Sep, 1932^[8] – late 1932^[9]	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by John W. Clayton	Director of Navigation 2 Oct, 1935^[10] – 2 Jul, 1938^[11]	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Cecil Charles Brittain Vacher	Captain of H.M.S. Argus 26 May, 1938^[12] – 3 Jun, 1938^[13]	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Colin Cantlie	Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak Jul, 1939^[14] – 14 Oct, 1939^[15]	Succeeded by Vessel Lost