John Andrew Agnew

Commander (retired) John Andrew Agnew, (26 September, 1903 – 3 May, 1977) served in the Royal Navy.

As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.

Life & Career

Agnew was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1927.

Agnew was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1935.

Agnew was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 26 September, 1948.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Roderick L. Moore	Captain of H.M.S. Cockchafer 25 Dec, 1938 – 16 Apr, 1940	Succeeded by Hugh F. Robertson-Aikman
Preceded by Hugh F. Robertson-Aikman	Captain of H.M.S. Scarab 30 Apr, 1940 – 22 Oct, 1940	Succeeded by Patrick P. Shellard
Preceded by C. H. Boucher as Captain of U.S.S. Shubrick	Captain of H.M.S. Ripley 26 Nov, 1940 – 10 Nov, 1941	Succeeded by Christopher R. Bax
Preceded by Richard C. Stokes	Captain of H.M.S. Durban 6 Apr, 1944	Succeeded by ?