William Wellclose Davis

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Admiral SIR William Wellclose Davis, G.C.B., D.S.O. (11 October, 1901 – 29 October, 1987) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Davis was promoted to the rank of Midshipman on 15 September, 1917.[1]

He was awarded the Ogilvy Medal for the year 1926, having taken first in qualifying examinations for Lieutenant (T).

Davis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1935.[2]

World War II

Davis would serve as executive officer in Hood.

Davis was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1940.[3]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 30.
  2. ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1939). p. 22.
  3. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1941). p. 36.


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