Francis William Crowther
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Commander (retired) Francis William Crowther, D.S.C., R.N. (9 July, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born the son of a Reverend in a place named something like "Trichinopoli."
Crowther was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 July, 1911.[1]
Crowther was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 July, 1919.[2]
Crowther was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 29 August, 1932.[3]
World War II
Captured when Hong Kong fell, Crowther survived captivity and was liberated.
In 1946, he accepted a position with the Chinese government.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur P. Saunders |
Assistant King's Harbour Master, Sheerness Apr, 1932[Inference] – Sep, 1932 |
Succeeded by Frank G. L. Bullock |
Footnotes
- ↑ Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
- ↑ Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
- ↑ Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
- ↑ Crowther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/182. f. 541.
