Centre for Maritime Historical Studies
Derek Law Bibliography
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JOHNSON, C. J. A. Hither and Yon: Memoirs of a Naval Officer 1937-1973. 287p., illus. Bristol: Paralalia, 2007. ISBN: 0954811747.
The autobiography of a happy and successful career naval officer. He joined as a cadet in 1937 and saw wartime service on Verity on the East Coast and in the Atlantic; on Dauntless in the Indian Ocean; and as First Lieutenant on Melbreak in the Channel and at D-Day where he saw much action. He was standing by Chaplet in 1945 as the war drew to a close.
Categories:
D-Day; Royal Navy Autobiographies & Biographies; Destroyers;
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