Background
Hewitt, Richard Lovell was born on June 2, 1922 in Bath, Somerset, England. Son of Evelyn Lovell and Beryl (Little) Hewitt.
Hewitt, Richard Lovell was born on June 2, 1922 in Bath, Somerset, England. Son of Evelyn Lovell and Beryl (Little) Hewitt.
Degree in Marine Engineering, Royal Naval Engineering College, 1943.
Commissioned sub Lieutenant, Royal Navy, 1942; advanced through ranks to commander, Royal Navy, 1957; retired, Royal Navy, 1972; staff officer, Royal Naval Engineering College, 1949-1952; sailing master, Yacht "Bluebottle" Her Majesty the Queen, 1953-1954; engineer officer, Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, 1962-1964; naval engineer overseer, Southampton, 1968-1969.
Member Itchen Valley Parish Council, Winchester, 1975-1991, chairman, 1987-1991. Member Royal Naval Sailing Association, Royal Yachting Association (Yachtsman's award 1980), Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Southern Yacht Club, Royal London Yacht Club, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Island Sailing Club, Hamble River Sailing Club.
Married Elizabeth Helen Mills, June 18, 1949.