John Sinclair Morrell
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Commander (retired) John Sinclair Morrell, R.N. (11 November, 1883 – 15 August, 1956) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Winterbrook, Cholmoy the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Morrell.
Morrell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1905.
Morrell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1913.
Post-War
Morrell was appointed in command of the gunboat Cricket on 22 December, 1919.[1]
Morrell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 12 December, 1926.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by John Hennessy |
Captain of H.M.S. Hussar 4 Sep, 1918 – 12 Mar, 1919 |
Succeeded by Benjamin W. Barrow |
| Preceded by Adam Ferguson |
Captain of H.M.S. Triad 12 Mar, 1919 – 16 Aug, 1919 |
Succeeded by George P. Bevan |
| Preceded by Ernest Edkin |
Captain of H.M.S. Cricket 22 Dec, 1919[2] |
Succeeded by Reginald W. Lawrence |
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