Naval Career
Brownrigg began his naval career as a Midshipman in 1919. He progressed through the ranks, becoming a Lieutenant in 1923 and a Captain in 1942. He saw service on numerous ships, including pre-war stints on the flotilla leader HMS Montrose, the aircraft carrier HMS Furious, and the light cruiser HMS Cairo.
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