Arthur Patrick Saunders

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Captain (retired) Arthur Patrick Saunders, O.B.E., R.N. (20 October, 1886 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Pembroke Dock, the son of a surgeon.

Saunders was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1908.[1]

Saunders served as navigating officer in Europa, Glory and Jupiter until December 1916, being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1916.[2]

Saunders was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1920.[3]

Saunders was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 20 October, 1932.[4]

World War II

Mobilised in 1938.[5]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Henry C. Pellow
Assistant Harbour Master, Rosyth
7 Aug, 1922[6] – 25 Jul, 1924[7]
Succeeded by
Christopher H. Philips
Preceded by
William S. F. Macleod
Assistant King's Harbour Master, Sheerness
1 Jan, 1929
Succeeded by
Francis W. Crowther
Preceded by
?
Naval Officer in Charge, Isle of Wight
1 Oct, 1942[8] – 1945[9]
Succeeded by
?

Footnotes

  1. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  2. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  3. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  4. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  5. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  6. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  7. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  8. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.
  9. Saunders Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/207. f. ?.