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Francis Gerald St. John, C.B., M.V.O. ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
While still a commander, he was appointed command of the scout cruiser Pathfinder on 20 January, 1908.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1910 and placed seventh of seven captains at a War College session from 12 September - 23 December of that year, though he still scored a first class.
He was appointed Captain (D) of Seventh Destroyer Flotilla on 1 July, 1913.[2]
He was appointed Captain (D) of Third Destroyer Flotilla on 26 October, 1914, commanding the flotilla from light cruiser Undaunted.[3]
He was appointed command of the light cruiser Coventry on 3 January, 1918.[4]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1908). p. 352.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 1 July, 1913. Issue 40252, col D, pg. 6.
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1915). p. 398s.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1918). p. 768.
Bibliography
Service Records
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