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{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Frederick Henry Taylor|Frederick H. Taylor]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Pandora (1902)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Dolphin'']]'''<br>1 Mar, 1935<ref>Poland Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/306.|D7605061}} f. 322.</ref> – 5 Feb, 1937<ref>Poland Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/306.|D7605061}} f. 322.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''?'''}} | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Frederick Henry Taylor|Frederick H. Taylor]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Pandora (1902)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Dolphin'']]'''<br>1 Mar, 1935<ref>Poland Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/306.|D7605061}} f. 322.</ref> – 5 Feb, 1937<ref>Poland Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/306.|D7605061}} f. 322.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''?'''}} | ||
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Rear-Admiral Allan Poland, D.S.O., C.B.E. (7 December, 1888 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario.
Poland was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 March, 1909.[1]
Poland was appointed in command of the submarine A 10 on 5 March, 1913.[2]
He was appointed in command of the submarine C 30 on 19 November, 1913.[3]
Poland was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 March, 1917.[4]
Post-War
On 27 October, 1919, Poland was appointed in command of the submarine K 13.[5]
Poland was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1921.[6]
In 1923, Poland grounded K 26. The Admiralty view was that he had not taken time to determine the meaning of light buoys he had passed.
Poland was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1928.[7]
In 1930, Poland was treated for colitis at Haslar Naval Hospital.
Poland was appointed in command of the light cruiser Colombo in July, 1931. He was commended for rendering services in the wake of disturbances in Cyprus.
In 1934, Poland received a commendation from the Commander-in-Chief, China for his submarine flotilla during an exercise.
World War II
On 24 February, 1939, Cosmo Moray Graham relieved Poland as Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf.
Poland was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 5 January, 1940 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[8]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 352.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 319.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 797.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 352.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 319.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 797.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Poland Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/306. f. 322.
- ↑ Superseded that day. Salmond Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47. f. 312.