Percy Johnson
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Captain Percy Johnson, R.N. (26 March, 1876 – 11 May, 1958) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Born in Taunton the son of Admiral G. Johnson, Percy gained twelve months' time on passing out of Britannia.
Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 December, 1897.
Johnson was promoted to Commander on 31 December, 1909.
Johnson was promoted to Captain on 30 June 1917 and was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Grafton in July, remaining in her until August 1919.
Johnson retired at his own request on 19 May, 1922.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Percy Pitts |
Captain of H.M.S. Thorn 8 Mar, 1905 – 27 Jul, 1905 |
Succeeded by Percy Crabtree |
| Preceded by Percy Crabtree |
Captain of H.M.S. Fervent 27 Jul, 1905[1] – 1906 |
Succeeded by Walter G. Jones |
| Preceded by Walter G. Jones |
Captain of H.M.S. Shark Apr, 1906[2] – 1 May, 1907 |
Succeeded by Benjamin W. Barrow |
| Preceded by Walter G. Jones |
Captain of H.M.S. Hunter 1 May, 1907 – 14 Jan, 1908 |
Succeeded by George F. A. Mulock |
| Preceded by Alan C. Bruce |
Captain of H.M.S. Garry 14 Jan, 1908[3] – 14 Feb, 1910 |
Succeeded by Reginald S. Goff |
| Preceded by The Hon. Lionel J. O. Lambart |
Captain of H.M.S. Diamond Jan, 1917 – 12 Jul, 1917 |
Succeeded by Caspar B. Ballard |
| Preceded by Henry E. Grace |
Captain of H.M.S. Grafton 12 Jul, 1917[4] – Aug, 1919 |
Succeeded by Percival H. Warleigh |
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