Francis William Crowther

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Commander (retired) Francis William Crowther, D.S.C., R.N. (9 July, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born the son of a Reverend in a place named something like "Trichinopoli."

Crowther was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 July, 1911.[1]

Crowther was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 July, 1919.[2]

Crowther was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 29 August, 1932.[3]

World War II

Captured when Hong Kong fell, Crowther survived captivity and was liberated.

In 1946, he accepted a position with the Chinese government.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Arthur P. Saunders
Assistant King's Harbour Master, Sheerness
15 Apr, 1930[5] – Sep, 1932
Succeeded by
Frank G. L. Bullock

Footnotes

  1. Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
  2. Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
  3. Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
  4. Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
  5. Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.