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Yachtsman Who Aided Dunkirk Rescue Gets High Navy Post

February 16, 1941
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Lieutenant Raphael de Sola, one of the yachtsmen who participated in the Dunkirk rescue operations, has been appointed Commander of Ship of the Royal Navy, it was announced today. He is probably the only Jew now holding such a position.

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