Francis Howard
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Captain (retired) Francis Howard, D.S.C., R.N. (31 December, 1889 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Howard was appointed in command of the destroyer Restless on 5 October, 1918.[1]
Howard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1920.[2]
Howard was appointed in command of the new destroyer Amazon on 26 July, 1926 (1928?), initially for a period of trials. His tenure in command lasted until 5 November, 1928.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William W. Hallwright |
Captain of H.M.S. Marigold 18 Jul, 1915[3] – 10 Oct, 1917 |
Succeeded by Ernest R. Maycock |
| Preceded by John O. Barron |
Captain of H.M.S. Owl 30 Oct, 1917 – 5 Oct, 1918 |
Succeeded by Arthur H. S. Casswell |
| Preceded by John A. P. Legh |
Captain of H.M.S. Restless 5 Oct, 1918[4] – 20 Apr, 1921 |
Succeeded by Francis E. Wright |
| Preceded by David B. Nicol |
Captain of H.M.S. Walrus 20 Apr, 1921[5] – 6 Jun, 1923 |
Succeeded by John H. Jauncey |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Amazon 26 Jul, 1926[6] – 5 Nov, 1928 |
Succeeded by Cecil R. E. W. Perryman |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Sandwich 5 Nov, 1928 – 13 Mar, 1931 |
Succeeded by Lawrence H. Bayley |
| Preceded by Henry M. Coombs |
Captain of H.M.S. Winchester 27 Feb, 1932 – 5 Jan, 1934 |
Succeeded by Walter N. T. Beckett |
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