Difference between revisions of "Arthur Wellesley Clarke"

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Captain Arthur Wellesley Clarke, D.S.O., C.B.E. (16 April, 1898 – ) served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve.

As a Sub-Lieutenant, Clarke served in "P" boats of the Harwich Force.

Clarke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1918.^[1]

Clarke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 October, 1926.^[2]

Clarke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1932.^[3]

Clarke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1939.^[4]

One superior noted that Clarke was "inclined to point out the black side" of affairs.

Placed on the Retired List 10 July 1948.^[5]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Edward H. Longsdon	Captain of H.M.S. Penzance 1 Mar, 1937^[6] – mid May, 1938^{[Fact Check]}	Succeeded by Allan J. Wavish
Preceded by Charles A. A. Larcom	Captain of H.M.S. Sheffield 1 Aug, 1941 – 19 Apr, 1942	Succeeded by Arthur W. Clarke
Preceded by Arthur W. Clarke	Captain of H.M.S. Sheffield 6 Jul, 1942 – 14 Feb, 1943	Succeeded by Charles T. Addis

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 ==Life & Career==
+As a {{SubRN}}, Clarke served in "P" boats of the [[Harwich Force]].
 Clarke was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 October, 1918.<ref>Clarke Service Record.  {{TNA|196/93/110.|D8116433}} f. 110.</ref>