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We remember John Hereward Edelsten, K
We remember John Hereward Edelsten, K
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1908
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
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15th September 1908
1911
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
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30th December 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
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30th December 1913
1921
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
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30th December 1921
1926
service
Royal Navy
Commander
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31st December 1926
1933
service
Royal Navy
Captain
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30th June 1933
1941
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
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30th September 1941
1942
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
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6th February 1942
1942
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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11th June 1942
1944
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
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8th June 1944
1945
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral
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25th September 1945
1946
awards
Knight Commander of the British Empire
Other War Service Award
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13th June 1946
1949
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Mediterranean Fleet
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3rd February 1949 - May 1952
1966
death
Petersfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9493877
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Hereward |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Edelsten, K |
| Source | 9513972 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice-Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Mediterranean Fleet | Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB, CBE | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Knight Commander of the British Empire | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Sir John Edelsten, KCB, CBE | Jonathan101862 |
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