In recognition of their services in the action against the German pocket-battleship Admiral Graf Spee off the Rio de la Plata on December 13, the following promotions, effective' as from December 13, have been announced by the Admiralty: Commander D. H. Everett, of HMS. Ajax (6,840 tons), to be Captain; It. Commanders R. B. Jennings and C. J. Smith, of H.M.S. Exeter (8,390 tons), to be Commanders; and It-Comdr. P. T. A. Love, of H.M.S. Achilles (7090 tons, fo be Commander—Reuter,
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