Reginald Ernest Marcon
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Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Ernest Marcon, R.N. (20 April, 1879 – 25 February, 1947) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Fleet Paymaster George E. Marcon, R.N. was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Marcon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1901.
Marcon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1909.
On 14 August, 1916, Marcon was relieved of command of H.M.S. Mimosa for "abuse of the powers entrusted to him" in how he punished the men, attracting "severe displeasure".
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 20 April, 1922.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Fitzroy H. Hall |
Captain of H.M.S. Contest 23 Jul, 1906[1] – 18 Feb, 1908 |
Succeeded by Leveson G. B. A. Campbell |
| Preceded by Robert J. Buchanan |
Captain of H.M.S. Leopard 18 Feb, 1908[2] – Dec, 1909 |
Succeeded by Ernest L. Cardale |
| Preceded by Valentine D. English |
Captain of H.M.S. Empress 9 Sep, 1915[3] – 4 Feb, 1916 |
Succeeded by Edward D. Drury |
| Preceded by Hubert S. Braddyll |
Captain of H.M.S. Mimosa 4 Feb, 1916 – 14 Aug, 1916 |
Succeeded by Lord George F. Seymour |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 295.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 340.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 401l.
