P. M. B. Chavasse
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Born
January 4, 1908
Paul Morrison Bushe Chavasse
January 4, 1908
DiedAugust 23, 1994 (aged 86)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Ceylon
Ceylon
P. M. B. Chavasse | |
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| Born | Paul Morrison Bushe Chavasse January 4, 1908 |
| Died | August 23, 1994 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Ceylon |
| Branch | Royal Navy Royal Ceylon Navy |
| Service years | 1928-1960 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Commander of the Royal Ceylon Navy HMS Pembroke |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Geraldine Aylmer Somerville (3 March 1905 - 12 November 1959) |
| Children | 2 |
Paul Morrison Bushe Chavasse (4 January 1908 - 23 August 1994) was the 3rd Commander of the Royal Ceylon Navy. He was appointed with the temporary rank of commodore on 15 June 1953 and served until 7 November 1955. He was succeeded by Royce de Mel.[1][2]