Parry, William Edward
- Date of birth:
- April 8th, 1893 (London, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- August 21st, 1972
- Nationality:
- British (1801-present, Kingdom)
Biography
Ranks
15 May 1910 Mid.
15 Sep 1912 A/S.Lt.
15 May 1913 S.Lt.
15 Jun 1914 Lt.
15 Jun 1922 Lt.Cdr.
30 Jun 1927 Cdr.
31 Dec 1934 Capt.
8 Jan 1944 Rear-Admiral
1 Jan 1948 Vice-Admiral
1 May 1951 Admiral
Retired: 26 Jan 1952
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Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Captain
- Unit:
- H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy
- Awarded on:
- February 23rd, 1940
Legion of Merit - Commander (LoM - C)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Rear-Admiral
- Awarded on:
- July 17th, 1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Vice-Admiral
- Awarded on:
- January 2nd, 1950
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