36th Escort Group | |
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Active | September 1941-August 1942 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Escort Group |
Role | Anti-Submarine Warfare |
Size | ~9 ships |
Part of | Western Approaches Command |
Garrison/HQ | Liverpool |
Engagements | HG 76 OG 82 HG 84 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Capt F J Walker "The Boss" |
36th Escort Group was a British formation of the Royal Navy which saw action during the Second World War, principally in the Battle of the Atlantic. The group operated mainly on the Gibraltar and South Atlantic convoy routes and was involved in several convoy battles, including Convoy HG 76, one of the first Allied victories in the Atlantic campaign.