George Leslie Pöe

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Captain (retired) George Leslie Pöe, (29 May, 1846 – 8 May, 1934) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Pöe was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 June, 1869.[1]

On 2 May, 1876, Pöe received the Royal Humane Society's testimonial on vellum for saving life at sea. It appears likely that he was serving in H.M.S. Topaze at the time of the deed being recognized.[2]

Pöe was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1883.[3]

Pöe was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 22 July, 1891.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
John R. Prickett 		Captain of H.M.S. Archer
4 Jul, 1888[5][6] – 30 Aug, 1888[7] 		Succeeded by
John Ferris
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M.S. Hydra
18 Jul, 1889[8][9] – 7 Sep, 1889[10] 		Succeeded by
Alvin Coote Corry

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  2. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  3. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  4. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  5. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  6. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, 3 July, 1888. Issue 32428, col A, p. 10.
  7. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  8. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.
  9. ↑ "The Naval Manœuvres." The Times (London, England), Monday, 15 July, 1889. Issue 32751, col F, p. 3.
  10. ↑ Pöe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/608. ff. 1050, 1083.

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