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Revision as of 19:59, 23 January 2019
Captain Maurice Dorsett Evans, R.N. (28 July, 1877 – 16 December, 1945) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Clifton, Nottingham the son of Major D. N. Evans.
Evans was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1898.
In June 1901 he obtained a first class certificate as a Lieutenant (T).
Evans was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1909.
Evans was appointed in command of the boom defence vessel Prince Edward from 6 February, 1915 to 1 October, 1915.
Evans was appointed in command of the transport ship Mona's Isle from November, 1915 until being superseded on 24 August, 1918.
Evans was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1918.
Evans was appointed in command of the scout cruiser Blonde on 10 January, 1919.[1]
Evans was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 14 April, 1919.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert W. Myburgh |
Captain of H.M.S. Speedy 18 Jan, 1909[2] – 15 Jul, 1909 |
Succeeded by Leonard A. B. Donaldson |
| Preceded by Godfrey M. Paine |
Captain of H.M.S. Actæon 15 May, 1912 – 24 May, 1912 |
Succeeded by Charles D. Johnson |
| Preceded by Thomas E. Greenshields |
Captain of H.M.S. Duncan 20 Jun, 1914 – 6 Aug, 1914 |
Succeeded by Alexander P. Davidson |
| Preceded by Tristan Dannreuther |
Captain of H.M.S. Kinfauns Castle 18 Sep, 1918 – c. 10 Jan, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Gregory G. C. Wood-Martin |
Captain of H.M.S. Blonde 10 Jan, 1919[3] – c. 14 Apr, 1919[4] |
Succeeded by Valentine D. English |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 743.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 377.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 743.
- ↑ Exact date not recorded. This is his retirement date.
