Cornelius Octavius Regnart
Commander (retired) Cornelius Octavius Regnart (4 January, 1887 – 27 June, 1941) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Winchmore Hill.
In July 1906, Regnart qualified as an Interpreter in Russian.[1]
Regnart was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1908 and started instruction in submarines at H.M.S. Mercury. On 20 August, 1908, he was appointed to join C 1. He left her on 3 May, 1910 when he was appointed in command of the smaller A 1. He moved to command A 13 in September, 1910 and was now functioning as an interpreter in German.
Regnart was appointed in command of the submarine C 7 on 15 October, 1912.[2]
Regnart was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1916.
Retired due to non-service on 2 November, 1925, Regnart was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 4 January, 1927.
World War II
See Also
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/50.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. C 1 20 Aug, 1908[3] – 3 May, 1910 |
Succeeded by George B. Lewis |
| Preceded by Noel F. Laurence |
Captain of H.M.S. A 1 3 May, 1910 – 19 Sep, 1910 |
Succeeded by Geoffrey N. Biggs |
| Preceded by John G. Bower |
Captain of H.M.S. A 13 19 Sep, 1910 – 12 Jan, 1911 |
Succeeded by George A. Saltren-Willett |
| Preceded by Brownlow V. Layard |
Captain of H.M.S. C 7 12 Jan, 1911[4] – 6 Nov, 1913 |
Succeeded by Philip E. Phillips |
| Preceded by Geoffrey N. Biggs |
Captain of H.M.S. C 16 1 Sep, 1915 – 14 Apr, 1916 |
Succeeded by Robin B. Martin |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. G 12 17 Apr, 1916 – 1 Feb, 1918 |
Succeeded by Ambrose N. Lee |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. L 8 1 Feb, 1918 – 12 Feb, 1918 |
Succeeded by Thomas A. Powell |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. L 6 3 Apr, 1918 – 23 Feb, 1920 |
Succeeded by Theodore F. A. Voysey |
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