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Rear-Admiral George Herbert Knowles, D.S.O. (20 November, 1881 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Knowles entered Britannia direct from "Worcester" on 2 December, 1897, passing out on 15 January, 1898.[1]
Knowles was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1903.[2]
Knowles was appointed Lieutenant & Commander of the destroyer Racehorse on 24 January, 1910.[3]
Knowles was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1911.[4]
Great War
Knowles was appointed in command of the destroyer Lydiard on 27 October, 1914.[5]
Knowles was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1915.[6]
He was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Grenville on 22 March, 1918.[7]
Post-War
Knowles was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Douglas on 9 July, 1920.[8]
Knowles was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1921.[9]
In May, 1924, Knowles was appointed in command of the light cruiser Capetown.
In 1932, an A.B. was killed in a boat handling accident aboard Cornwall. Knowles was found to have been negligent in part.[10]
Knowles was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 October, 1933 and was placed on the Retired List the following day.[11]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 364.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 351.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 805.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 761.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 386.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1910). p. 364.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 397.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Mar 23, 1911; pg. 14; Issue 39540.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 395p.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 394s.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 397o.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 805.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 761.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 222.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 232.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 225.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.
- ↑ Knowles Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/47/52. f. 257.