John Walter Durnford, RN
| Born | 25 Oct 1891 | London, England |
| Ranks
Retired: 12 Feb 1948 Decorations
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Warship Commands listed for John Walter Durnford, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Suffolk (55) | Capt. | Heavy cruiser | 24 Jul 1939 | 31 May 1940 |
| HMS Resolution (09) | Capt. | Battleship | 1 Aug 1942 | 10 Oct 1943 |
Career information
On loan to RAN 1928-32, when executive officer Adelaide, Albatross, Brisbane, and commanded Australian destroyer flotilla; CSP Malta 1937-39: comd HMS Suffolk 1939-40; Second Member, Australian Commonwealth Naval Board (Melbourne) 1940-42; comd HMS Resolution 1942-43; Director of Naval Training, Admiralty, 1944-47 (Gill, G.H. Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942).
Events related to this officer
Heavy cruiser HMS Suffolk (55)
14 Apr 1940 (position 64.05, 8.00)
HMS Suffolk (Capt. J.W. Durnford, RN) sank the German tanker Skagerak (6044 GRT) north-west of Bod?, Norway in position 64°05'N, 08°00'E.
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