Background
Brooke was the son of John Townshend Brooke of Haughton Hall, Shifnal, Shropshire, and his wife Lady Wilhelmina, daughter of William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth.
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Basil Brooke
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He was educated at Arnold House, Llanddulas, and entered HMS Britannia as a naval cadet in 1898.
Career
He was promoted midshipman later the same year, commissioned sub-lieutenant in November 1901, and promoted lieutenant in December 1903 and lieutenant commander in 1911. He was also appointed a Chevalier of the Légion d"Honneur in September 1916. Brooke retired in July 1922, and was promoted captain on the retired list in November 1927.
He retired to Ambleside, Lancashire.
1 January 1916 Lieutenant-Commander Basil Richard Brooke was commended in recognition for their bravery and duty during mine-sweeping and mine-laying operations.
Achievements
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1 January 1916 Lieutenant-Commander Basil Richard Brooke was commended in recognition for their bravery and duty during mine-sweeping and mine-laying operations. 15 September 1916 Lieutenant-Commander Basil Richard Brooke was appointed a Croix de Chavalier by the President of the French Republic in recognition of services during the war. 2 July 1917 Captain Basil Richard Brooke, Registered Nurse, was appointed a Companion to the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his service in mine-sweeping operations between 1 July 1916 and 31 March 1917. 22 January 1920 Captain Basil Richard Brooke, Defence Science Organisation, Registered Nurse, was awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order for service in the mine clearance force.
