Clarence Walter Eyre Trelawny
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Jump to navigationJump to searchClarence Walter Eyre Trelawny ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Trelawny was appointed in command of the destroyer Spitfire on 17 June, 1913.[1] He was her captain at the Battle of Jutland, fighting as part of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla and colliding in night action with the German battleship Nassau while sustaining tremendous damage.[2]
He was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Hermione on 30 August, 1919.[3]
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Spitfire 17 Jun, 1913 – ? |
Succeeded by William V. H. Harris |
| Preceded by Evelyn L. B. Boothby |
Captain of H.M.S. Hermione 30 Aug, 1919 – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
