A Pair of Second World War Carl Zeiss 7 x 50 'Binoctar' Binoculars Serial No.1285659, of standard production specification, the black painted frame inscribed 'H.M. Huntington Whiteley' complete with leather strap and eye-piece cover, in their brown leather case A Naval Gilt Brass Parallel Rolling Rule by G. Lee & Son of Portsmouth, retaining much of its original finish, inscribed 'H. M. Huntington - Whiteley. R.N.', complete in its original mahogany box. Sir Herbert Maurice Huntington-Whiteley 2nd Baronet, Royal Navy Son of Sir Herbert James Huntington Whiteley, 1st Bt and Florence Kate (died 1948), eldest daughter of W.B. Huntington, JP, DL, Succeeded father, 1936. Married (02.04.1919) Lady (Pamela) Margaret (16.09.1897-14.08.1976), 3rd daughter of 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, KG, PC, FRS; two sons. Education: Eton 09.1914 - Entered RN 09.06.1922 - 08.1923 HMS Vernon (torpedo school, Portsmouth) (additional; for miscellaneous duties) 27.12.1924 - 05.1926 Torpedo Officer, HMS Danae (cruiser) (Mediterranean) 23.07.1927 - 05.1928 HMS Vernon (torpedo school, Portsmouth) 24.05.1928 - 04.02.1929 Torpedo Officer, HMS London (cruiser) (& in charge while under construction) 05.02.1929 - 02.1931 Torpedo Officer, HMS London (cruiser) & as Squadron Torpedo Officer, 1st Cruiser Squadron (Mediterranean) 20.10.1931 - 09.1932 Torpedo Officer, HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier) (& in charge till [July ?] 1932 while in Dockyard Control at Devonport from 24.08.1931) 21.10.1939 - 02.1941 HMS Lucifer (RN base, Swansea) 19.05.1941 -12.1941 Trade Division, Admiralty [HMS President] 08.1942 - 10.1943 HMS Despatch (cruiser) * 12.1943 No appointment listed 08.01.1944 - 06.1944 On staff of Commander-in-Chief Plymouth [HMS Victory (RN base, Portsmouth)] 01.07.1945 - 04.1946 - On staff of Flag Officer Eastern Mediterranean [HMS Nile (RN base, Alexandria)]
A Pair of Second World War Carl Zeiss 7 x 50 'Binoctar' Binoculars Serial No.1285659, of standard production specification, the black painted frame inscribed 'H.M. Huntington Whiteley' complete with leather strap and eye-piece cover, in their brown leather case A Naval Gilt Brass Parallel Rolling Rule by G. Lee & Son of Portsmouth, retaining much of its original finish, inscribed 'H. M. Huntington - Whiteley. R.N.', complete in its original mahogany box. Sir Herbert Maurice Huntington-Whiteley 2nd Baronet, Royal Navy Son of Sir Herbert James Huntington Whiteley, 1st Bt and Florence Kate (died 1948), eldest daughter of W.B. Huntington, JP, DL, Succeeded father, 1936. Married (02.04.1919) Lady (Pamela) Margaret (16.09.1897-14.08.1976), 3rd daughter of 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, KG, PC, FRS; two sons. Education: Eton 09.1914 - Entered RN 09.06.1922 - 08.1923 HMS Vernon (torpedo school, Portsmouth) (additional; for miscellaneous duties) 27.12.1924 - 05.1926 Torpedo Officer, HMS Danae (cruiser) (Mediterranean) 23.07.1927 - 05.1928 HMS Vernon (torpedo school, Portsmouth) 24.05.1928 - 04.02.1929 Torpedo Officer, HMS London (cruiser) (& in charge while under construction) 05.02.1929 - 02.1931 Torpedo Officer, HMS London (cruiser) & as Squadron Torpedo Officer, 1st Cruiser Squadron (Mediterranean) 20.10.1931 - 09.1932 Torpedo Officer, HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier) (& in charge till [July ?] 1932 while in Dockyard Control at Devonport from 24.08.1931) 21.10.1939 - 02.1941 HMS Lucifer (RN base, Swansea) 19.05.1941 -12.1941 Trade Division, Admiralty [HMS President] 08.1942 - 10.1943 HMS Despatch (cruiser) * 12.1943 No appointment listed 08.01.1944 - 06.1944 On staff of Commander-in-Chief Plymouth [HMS Victory (RN base, Portsmouth)] 01.07.1945 - 04.1946 - On staff of Flag Officer Eastern Mediterranean [HMS Nile (RN base, Alexandria)]
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