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Commander Alfred Bowman, (30 July, 1888 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Prior to entering the Navy in June, 1907, Bowman was a gardener. He was born in Tunbridge, Kent.

Bowman was promoted to the rank of Acting Mate on 15 February, 1915. He was a good boxer.

Bowman was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1916.

Bowman was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1924.

Bowman was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1928.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Edward S. F. Fegen	Commanding Officer, A/S School H.M.S. Osprey 28 Jul, 1934^[1]	Succeeded by Frederic J. Walker
Preceded by William S. Bardwell	Captain of H.M.S. Curlew 8 Mar, 1937^[2]	Succeeded by Frank G. Emley

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