William Bowen Mackenzie
Captain William Bowen Mackenzie, Royal Navy, Retired (4 May, 1880 – 15 February, 1930) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
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Life & Career
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1902.[1]
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1910.[2]
Mackenzie was appointed in command of the destroyer Bulldog on 21 November, 1911.[3]
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1916.[4]
Mackenzie was appointed in command of the destroyer Acorn on 20 July, 1918.[5]
Post-War
Mackenzie was placed on the Retired List at his own request after being relieved on 31 October, 1922. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 4 May, 1925.[6]
He died of a heart ailment and cirrhosis of the liver at "Sunbeam" in Plymouth.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Bulldog 21 Nov, 1911[8] |
Succeeded by Richard E. Hollings |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Sarpedon 7 Aug, 1916[9] |
Succeeded by Gerald C. Harrison |
| Preceded by George S. Brown |
Captain of H.M.S. Acorn 20 Jul, 1918[10] |
Succeeded by Ralph Neville |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Emerald Oct, 1925[11] – Mar, 1926[12] |
Succeeded by Hugh T. England |
| Preceded by Edmond J. G. Mackinnon |
Captain of H.M.S. Hermes Jan, 1932[13] – Sep, 1933[14] |
Succeeded by The Hon. George Fraser |
| Preceded by Henry R. Sawbridge |
Director of Torpedoes and Mining Apr, 1934[15] |
Succeeded by W. Frederic Wake-Walker |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 287.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 722.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 397w.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 722.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
