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Powell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1889.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25969/pages/4738 no. 25969. p. 4738.] 30 August, 1889.</ref> | Powell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1889.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25969/pages/4738 no. 25969. p. 4738.] 30 August, 1889.</ref> | ||
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| + | In recognition of his services in Benin he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 December, 1894.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26581/pages/7527 no. 26581. p. 7527.] 21 December, 1894.</ref> | ||
Powell was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 8 February, 1907, vice [[James Andrew Thomas Bruce|Bruce]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27993/pages/899 no. 27993. p. 899.] 8 February, 1907.</ref> He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 13 February.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27995/pages/1067 no. 27995. p. 1067.] 15 February, 1907.</ref> | Powell was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 8 February, 1907, vice [[James Andrew Thomas Bruce|Bruce]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27993/pages/899 no. 27993. p. 899.] 8 February, 1907.</ref> He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 13 February.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27995/pages/1067 no. 27995. p. 1067.] 15 February, 1907.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 20 July 2011
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]
In recognition of his services in Benin he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 December, 1894.[3]
Powell was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 8 February, 1907, vice Bruce.[4] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 13 February.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25969. p. 4738. 30 August, 1889.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26581. p. 7527. 21 December, 1894.
- ↑ 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.
