Francis Hungerford Pollen
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Captain (retired) Francis Hungerford Pollen, C.B.E, (25 March, 1862 – 28 April, 1944) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
He was the father of Captain John Francis Hungerford Pollen, Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Pollen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 February, 1885.[1]
On 21 March, 1892, he was placed on the Retired List as unfit for further service, owing to liver disease.[2]
Pollen was promoted to the rank of Commander on 25 March, 1902.[3]
He served in the Humber in the Mobilisation Office in 1917-19.[4]
Pollen was promoted to the rank of Captain on 11 November, 1918.[5]
He spoke French and German.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Senior Naval Officer, Grimsby 9 Mar, 1919 – 15 Jun, 1920 |
Succeeded by Bolton M. Eyres Monsell |
Footnotes
- ↑ Pollen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
- ↑ Pollen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
- ↑ Pollen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
- ↑ Pollen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
- ↑ Pollen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 126.
