Arthur Evans
Commander (retired) Arthur Evans (19 July, 1887 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a reverend in Derby, Evans gained three and a half months' time on passing out of Britannia.
On 23 September 1907 Evans was appointed to Warrior, remaining with her until 28 April, 1908. As he left, Captain Waymouth recorded that Evans had "abilities but is lazy & has little control over his men. Has lately contracted scabies & gonorrhea & seems very dirty in his habits. It is recommended that his promotion to Lieutenant be delayed."[1]
Evans was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1909.[2]
Evans was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1917.[3]
Evans was appointed in command of the destroyer Ursa on 2 April, 1918.[4]
Post-War
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Sabre on 1 November, 1920.[5]
Evans was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 23 May, 1929.[6]
World War II
Mobilised on 28 September 1938, Evans was made Naval Officer in Charge, Dartmouth, but only for ten days. He was in stasis for some time, and reverted to the Retired List on 31 March, 1940.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Mignonette 2 May, 1916[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Henry D. C. Stanistreet |
Captain of H.M.S. Laurel 16 Jun, 1917[8] |
Succeeded by Raymond G. F. H. de Caen |
| Preceded by Percy R. P. Percival |
Captain of H.M.S. Ursa 2 Apr, 1918[9] |
Succeeded by Patrick Butter |
| Preceded by John A. P. Legh |
Captain of H.M.S. Vimiera 27 Jan, 1919[10] |
Succeeded by Charles M. Blackman |
| Preceded by Frederic G. Schurr |
Captain of H.M.S. Sabre 1 Nov, 1920[11] |
Succeeded by John H. Jauncey |
Footnotes
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 922a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 860.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396bb.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 395.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 922a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1920). p. 890.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 860.
