Wilfrid Ward Hunt
Captain Wilfrid Ward Hunt, D.S.O., R.N., Retired (26 July, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hunt was born in London. He underwent examinations for in July, 1897 and gained entrance to Britannia's term of August, 1897, his 1390 marks placing him thirteenth among the sixty-three candidates accepted as naval cadets.[1]
Hunt was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1904.[2]
Hunt was appointed in command of the second-class torpedo boat T.B. 42 on 1 August, 1906.[3][4] He would leave her for the battleship London on 16 May, 1907. On 2 June, 1908, he went over to the second class protected cruiser Fox.[5]
Hunt was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 92 on 31 August, 1912.[6]
Hunt was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1912. Rear-Admiral Brock recommended that Hunt be given command of a flotilla.[7]
Great War
About a dozen torpedo boats, all but T.B. 92 under command of a Gunner or a Chief Gunner, made up the Gibraltar flotilla from late 1913 onward.
On 6 May, 1915, T.B. 92 engaged a U-boat. Senior Officer, Gibraltar, Rear-Admiral Brock praised Hunt for his promptitude in trying to sink the submarine.[8]
Upon being promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1916, Hunt was placed in command of the flotilla, remaining in command until January, 1919.[9]
Post-war
Hunt was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 31 March, 1923.[10]
Hunt was promoted to the rank of Captain on 26 July, 1928.[11]
World War II
Hunt was called back to naval service for the Second World War, being appointed in command of the land establishment H.M.S. Volcano on 31 January, 1941.. He reverted to the Retired List on 12 December, 1945.[12]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Ernest J. F. Tisdall |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 42 1 Aug, 1906[13] – 16 May, 1907 |
Succeeded by Clive N. Rolfe as Captain of H.M. T.B. 042 |
| Preceded by Reginald G. Talbot |
Captain of H.M.S. Cheerful 8 Apr, 1911[14] – 24 May, 1911[15] |
Succeeded by William S. Hargreaves |
| Preceded by Adrian St. V. Keyes |
Captain of H.M.S. Fawn Jun, 1911[16][17] – 31 Aug, 1912[18] |
Succeeded by Laurence R. Palmer |
| Preceded by Hardinge L. Shephard |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 92 31 Aug, 1912[19] – Jan, 1919[20] |
Succeeded by Arthur R. D. Collins |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Friday, Aug 13, 1897; pg. 8; Issue 35281.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1907). p. 399.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 400.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 312.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ Hunt Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48. f. 458.
