John White
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Lieutenant-Commander John White, R.N. (24 July, 1879 – 23 October, 1916) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of another John White, gentleman, was born in Brixton.
White was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 26 June, 1902.
White was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 26 June, 1910.
White was first lieutenant in the battleship Africa in the early part of the war.
White was killed when Genista was lost on 23 October, 1916.[1]
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Colpoys C. Walcott |
Captain of H.M.S. Robin 3 Mar, 1908 – 2 Jul, 1910 |
Succeeded by Walter C. Lucas |
Preceded by Charles T. Borrett |
Captain of H.M.S. Goliath 10 Mar, 1913 – Apr, 1913 |
Succeeded by Thomas L. Shelford |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Genista 22 Mar, 1916[2] – 23 Oct, 1916[3] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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