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Revision as of 20:01, 18 March 2023
Captain (retired) Arthur Patrick Saunders, O.B.E., R.N. (20 October, 1886 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Pembroke Dock, the son of a surgeon.
Saunders was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1908.[1]
Saunders served as navigating officer in Europa, Glory and Jupiter until December 1916, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1916.[2]
Saunders was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1920.[3]
Saunders was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 20 October, 1932.[4]
World War II
Mobilised in 1938.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Henry C. Pellow |
Assistant Harbour Master, Rosyth 7 Aug, 1922 – Jul, 1924 |
Succeeded by Christopher H. Philips |
Preceded by William S. F. Macleod |
Assistant King's Harbour Master, Sheerness 15 Apr, 1930 – 21 Apr, 1932 |
Succeeded by Francis W. Crowther |
Footnotes
- ↑ Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
- ↑ Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
- ↑ Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
- ↑ Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
- ↑ Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.