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| − | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Frank Heathcote Powys Maurice''', (6 April, 1895 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Frank Heathcote Powys Maurice''', C.B.E., R.N. (6 April, 1895 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | The son of Reverend F. L. | + | The son of Reverend F. L. Powys Maurice.<ref>Maurice Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/117/90.|}} f. 90.</ref> |
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| + | Maurice passed out of the Training Establishment on 15 September, 1912 and was appointed to the pre-dreadnought {{UK-KingEdwardVII}}. He survived her loss on 6 January, 1916 and was appointed, at the end of the month, to the new {{UK-RoyalOak|f=t}}, which was still being completed. | ||
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| + | Maurice was promoted in the ship to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1916 and served in her through the [[Battle of Jutland]] until being appointed to {{UK-Collingwood}} on 6 June, 1917.<ref>Maurice Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/117/90.|}} f. 90.</ref> | ||
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| + | Maurice was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1924.<ref>Maurice Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/117/90.|}} f. 90.</ref> | ||
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| + | Maurice was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1930.<ref>Maurice Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/117/90.|}} f. 90.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==World War II== | ||
| + | Maurice was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on the Retired List on 6 April, 1945. I am unsure if he retired that day or have previously done so.<ref>Maurice Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/117/90.|}} f. 90.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Frank+Heathcote+Powys+Maurice Service Records] | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Frank+Heathcote+Powys+Maurice Service Records] | ||
| − | + | * [[H.M.S. Royal Oak at the Battle of Jutland]] | |
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Revision as of 10:28, 15 November 2021
Captain (retired) Frank Heathcote Powys Maurice, C.B.E., R.N. (6 April, 1895 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Reverend F. L. Powys Maurice.[1]
Maurice passed out of the Training Establishment on 15 September, 1912 and was appointed to the pre-dreadnought King Edward VII. He survived her loss on 6 January, 1916 and was appointed, at the end of the month, to the new battleship Royal Oak, which was still being completed.
Maurice was promoted in the ship to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1916 and served in her through the Battle of Jutland until being appointed to Collingwood on 6 June, 1917.[2]
Maurice was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1924.[3]
Maurice was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1930.[4]
World War II
Maurice was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 6 April, 1945. I am unsure if he retired that day or have previously done so.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William E. Parry |
Squadron Torpedo Officer, Second Cruiser Squadron 9 Aug, 1927[6] |
Succeeded by Archibald E. H. Cameron |
| Preceded by Cyril A. H. Brooking |
Captain of H.M.S. Ross 29 Dec, 1933 – May, 1934 |
Succeeded by John P. Apps |
| Preceded by Richard F. Jolly |
Captain of H.M.S. Winchelsea 19 Apr, 1934[7] – 1935 |
Succeeded by Matthew S. Slattery |
| Preceded by Hilary D. Owen |
Captain of H.M.S. Rochester 5 Sep, 1935 – 26 Jan, 1937 |
Succeeded by Frederick W. Growse |
Footnotes
- ↑ Maurice Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/90. f. 90.
- ↑ Maurice Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/90. f. 90.
- ↑ Maurice Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/90. f. 90.
- ↑ Maurice Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/90. f. 90.
- ↑ Maurice Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/90. f. 90.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 282a'.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1934). p. 292.
