Edward Arthur Aylmer DSC, RN
| Born | 20 Mar 1892 | ||
| Died | 30 Oct 1974 | (82) |
| Ranks
Retired: 7 Jul 1944 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for Edward Arthur Aylmer, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Curacoa (D 41) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 5 Dec 1939 | 4 Feb 1940 |
| HMS Curacoa (D 41) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 11 Feb 1940 | 10 Aug 1940 |
| HMS Newcastle (76) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 15 Aug 1940 | 14 Feb 1942 |
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Light cruiser HMS Curacoa (D 41)
24 Apr 1940
After four days serving as AA protection off Aldansnes, Norway HMS Curacoa (Capt. E.A. Aylmer, DSC, RN) is seriously damaged by bombs from German aircraft. Repairs lasted into August. (1)
Light cruiser HMS Newcastle (76)
25 Jul 1941
HMS Newcastle (Capt. E.A. Aylmer, DSC, RN) intercepts the German merchant Erlangen (6101 GRT) was intercepted south-east off the River Plate estuary. However before the ship could be captured the ship was set on fire by its own crew.
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