John Eustace Genge
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Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. John Eustace Genge (7 April, 1879 – July 1945) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Born in Waterston, Dorchester. It was noted that he "interest[ed] himself in scientific subject."[1]
Genge was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 15 July, 1915.[2]
Genge was relieved of his sole torpedo boat command due to intemperance. He also suffered an adverse report in the incident.[3]
Demobilised on 2 June, 1919, Genge was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 15 July, 1923.[4]
Retired due to age on 7 April, 1924.[5]
He died at Weymouth Hospital in July 1945.[6]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles Ansell |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 066 24 Dec, 1915[7] – c. 7 Sep, 1917[Inference] |
Succeeded by Mervyn H. Rodney |
Footnotes
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ Genge Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/227. f. 227.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 399v.
