Difference between revisions of "John Sharpey Schäfer"

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Commander (retired) John Sharpey Schäfer (29 June, 1881 – 22 March, 1918) served in the Royal Navy.

The son of E. A. Schäfer, professor of physiology was born in Boreham Woods, Herts.

Schäfer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1902.

Schäfer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1910.

Schäfer was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 1 April, 1912.

He was killed in the sinking of the convoy sloop H.M.S. Gaillardia, very shortly after he assumed command.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Captain in Charge, Singapore Aug, 1914^[1] – Nov, 1914^[2]	Succeeded by Cloudesley V. Robinson
Preceded by Samuel Bolton	Captain of H.M.S. Gaillardia 4 Mar, 1918^[3] – 22 Mar, 1918^[4]	Succeeded by Vessel Lost