Cyril John Laugham Noakes
Commander Cyril John Laugham Noakes, D.S.O. (2 September, 1884 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Noakes was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1906.[1]
In December, 1910, Noakes provided creditable service in a search party during a skirmish in Dubai. The following month, it was determined that this should enhance his consideration in promotions.[2]
On 26 May, 1911, he was admitted to Haslar Hospital with an impacted wisdom tooth. He was fit two days later.[3]
Noakes was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1914.[4]
Great War
On 25 August, 1917, Noakes applied to be attached to a "special service", or Q-ship.
Noakes was awarded a D.S.O. for destroying the German submarine U 64 between Sardinia and Sicily on 17 June, 1918 – an accomplishment borne out by post-war German records.[5]
Noakes was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1919.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Herbert G. Briggs |
Captain of H.M.S. Daffodil 29 Jan, 1917 – 8 Oct, 1917 |
Succeeded by Reginald H. Bunyard |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Lychnis Oct, 1917 – 1 Oct, 1918 |
Succeeded by Alexander S. Mackay |
Footnotes
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77.
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77.
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77.
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77.
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77. and Uboat.net.
- ↑ Noakes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49. ff. 77.
