William Donovan

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Lieutenant-Commander William Donovan, R.N., Retired (16 January, 1871 – 20 August, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Donovan was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 23 November, 1898.

Donovan was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 23 November, 1913.

Donovan was appointed in command of the tender Gleaner on 17 March 1914.

Post-War

Donovan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11 April, 1922.

Retired due to age on 12 August, 1922.

Donovan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 11 April, 1930.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Samuel Mallin
Captain of H.M. T.B. 076
4 Apr, 1917[1] – 8 Feb, 1918
Succeeded by
Arthur G. H. Charman

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 399v.