John Paul Irven

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Captain (retired) John Paul Irven, R.N. (2 September, 1872 – 28 October, 1934) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Childwall, Lancashire.

Irven was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in October, 1894.

Though his service record indicates he may have already left the ship for Haughty, a contemporary newspaper account indicates that he was still commanding Bittern on 22 July 1901 for the Annual Manoeuvres of 1901.[1]

Irven was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in October, 1902.

Irven was promoted to the rank of Commander on 2 September, 1917.

Irven was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war service, dated 11 November, 1918.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Henry C. R. Brocklebank
Captain of H.M.S. Ariel
18 Sep, 1900[2] – 2 Mar, 1901
Succeeded by
Leopold G. D. Way
Preceded by
John Luce
Captain of H.M.S. Dasher
2 Mar, 1901 – 1901
Succeeded by
Harry C. J. R. West
Preceded by
Ernest S. Carey
Captain of H.M.S. Bittern
1901 – 2 Jul, 1901
Succeeded by
Leslie J. L. Hammond
Preceded by
Eustace La T. Leatham
Captain of H.M.S. Haughty
2 Jul, 1901 – 3 Oct, 1901
Succeeded by
John F. Grant-Dalton
Preceded by
Godfrey G. Webster
Captain of H.M.S. Robin
1 Jan, 1902 – 22 Dec, 1903
Succeeded by
Robert E. Vaughan

Footnotes

  1. "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 23, 1901; pg. 10; Issue 36514.
  2. The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 226.