Difference between revisions of "Michael Maynard Denny"
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 October, 1917. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 October, 1917.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was awarded 1920's [[Commander Egerton Prize]] for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant. | + | Denny was awarded 1920's [[Commander Egerton Prize]] for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 October, 1925. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 October, 1925.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1930. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1930.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1936. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1936.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 5 July, 1945. | + | ==World War II== |
| + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 5 July, 1945.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> | ||
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 22 October, 1948. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 22 October, 1948.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
| − | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 22 April, 1952. | + | Denny was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 22 April, 1952.<ref>Denny Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/2.|}} f. 2.</ref> |
Retired 28 July, 1959. | Retired 28 July, 1959. | ||
Revision as of 20:48, 26 April 2021
Admiral SIR Michael Maynard Denny, G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (3 October, 1896 – 7 April, 1972) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Denny was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1917.[1]
Denny was awarded 1920's Commander Egerton Prize for passing the best examination in practical Gunnery when qualifying for Gunnery Lieutenant.[2]
Denny was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1925.[3]
Denny was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1930.[4]
Denny was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1936.[5]
World War II
Denny was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 5 July, 1945.[6]
Denny was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 22 October, 1948.[7]
Denny was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 22 April, 1952.[8]
Retired 28 July, 1959.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis W. H. Jeans |
Assistant Director of Naval Ordnance 21 Jun, 1937 – 22 Jul, 1938 |
Succeeded by William R. Slayter |
| Preceded by Francis W. H. Jeans |
Deputy Director of Naval Ordnance 22 Jul, 1938 – 1 Mar, 1940 |
Succeeded by William R. Slayter |
| Preceded by Sir Charles S. Daniel |
Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy 1949 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Sir Ralph A. B. Edwards |
Footnotes
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
- ↑ Denny Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/2. f. 2.
