Francis Powell
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Admiral SIR Francis Powell, K.C.M.G., C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (15 September, 1849 – 5 October, 1927) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Powell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 6 February of that year.[1]
Powell was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1889.[2]
Powell was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 8 February, 1907, vice Bruce.[3] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 13 February.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25969. p. 4738. 30 August, 1889.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27993. p. 899. 8 February, 1907.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27995. p. 1067. 15 February, 1907.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Francis Powell" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 7 October, 1927. Issue 44706, col B, pg. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/96.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
