Charles Frederic Roy Cowan
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Captain Charles Frederic Roy Cowan, D.S.O., R.N., Retired (17 September, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain W. F. Cowan.
Cowan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1905.[1]
Cowan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1913.
Cowan was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1916.
Post-War
Cowan was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 22 August, 1922.
Cowan was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 17 September, 1928.
World War II
Mobilised 26 September, 1938.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. M.26 6 Sep, 1915[2] – 4 Feb, 1917 |
Succeeded by Arthur A. Mellin |
| Preceded by Robert R. Rosoman |
Captain of H.M.S. Canning 30 Jan, 1918 – 24 May, 1918 |
Succeeded by Vivian L. Wiles |
| Preceded by John A. Gregory |
Captain of H.M.S. Nairana 24 May, 1918[3] – 27 Dec, 1918 |
Succeeded by Hartley R. G. Moore |
| Preceded by George R. Mansell |
Captain of H.M.S. Osborne 3 May, 1921 – 20 May, 1921 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Charles W. R. Royds |
Captain of Royal Naval College, Osborne 3 May, 1921 – 20 May, 1921 |
Succeeded by College Closed |
| Preceded by Evelyn H. B. L. Scrivener |
Captain of H.M.S. Seawolf 21 Jun, 1921 – 1 Aug, 1922 |
Succeeded by John C. Tovey |
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