Cole Cortlandt Fowler
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Admiral Cole Cortlandt Fowler, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (12 April, 1866 – 9 February, 1934) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Fowler was promoted to Captain on 30 June, 1907.
In February 1909, Fowler assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Furious.[1]
He was appointed to command the armoured cruiser Roxburgh in September 1911, remaining with her until early 1914.[2]
He was appointed to command the battleship Collingwood on 20 March, 1917.[3]
On 23 April, 1919, he was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the Portsmouth Reserve.[4]
Fowler was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 31 July, 1924,[5] and advanced to Admiral on the Retired List on 22 February, 1928.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1917). p. 392n.
- ↑ The Navy List (August, 1919). p. 693.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32962. p. 5889. 5 August, 1924.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33362. p. 1494. 2 March, 1928.
Bibliography
- "Admiral C. C. Fowler" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 25 May, 1936. Issue 47383, col B, p. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Morgan Singer |
Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 1914 – 1917 |
Succeeded by H. Ralph Crooke
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