W. E. Banks
Commander of the Ceylon Navy
About W. E. Banks
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 86).
William Eric Banks (17 July 1900 – 1 November 1986) was a British Royal Navy officer who was the first Commander of the Royal Ceylon Navy. He was appointed on 2 December 1950 until 25 November 1951. He was succeeded by J. R. S. Brown.
In 1940, Banks was awarded the DSC. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for courage and undaunted devotion to duty."
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Who was W. E. Banks?
Commander of the Ceylon Navy
When was W. E. Banks born?
W. E. Banks was born on 17 July 1900.
When did W. E. Banks die?
W. E. Banks died on 1 November 1986.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William E. Banks (Royal Navy officer)
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