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We remember Arthur John Power
We remember Arthur John Power
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1904
service
Royal Navy
Cadet
H.M.S Britannia
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15th May 1904 - 15th September 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
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15th September 1905 - 14th January 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:8963034
15th January 1909 - 14th April 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
H.M.S Indomitable
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15th April 1910
1912
service
Royal Navy
First Lieutenant
H.M.S Nautilus
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October 1912
1914
service
Royal Navy
Gunnery Officer
H.M.S Magnificent
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27th August 1914 - January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunnery Officer
H.M.S Royal Arthur
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January 1915 - 28th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunnery Officer
H.M.S Raglan
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6th May 1915 - 17th August 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
H.M.S Princess Royal
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15th April 1918 - 17th October 1919
1918
marriage
Amy I Bingham
Source:8963053
1918
1922
service
Royal Navy
Commander
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31st December 1922
1929
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:8963416
30th July 1929
1936
awards
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Other War Service Award
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29th January 1936
1940
service
Royal Navy
Rear-Admiral
Source:8963419
25th June 1940
1941
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
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1st July 1941
1943
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral
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4th August 1943
1944
awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Other War Service Award
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1st January 1944
1946
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Source:8963430
6th May 1946
1950
awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Other War Service Award
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2nd January 1950
1952
service
Royal Navy
Admiral of the Fleet
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22nd April 1952
appointments
Chief of Naval Personnel
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appointments
Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet
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appointments
Commander in Chief Portsmouth
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appointments
Commander in Chief of the East Indies Fleet
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appointments
Commander of Gunnery School H.M.S Excellent
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appointments
Second Sea Lord
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1960
death
Died at the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar.
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
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28th January 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Power |
| Source | 7628878 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Britannia | Cadet | |||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Indomitable | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Nautilus | First Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Magnificent | Gunnery Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Royal Arthur | Gunnery Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Raglan | Gunnery Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S Princess Royal | Lieutenant Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear-Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral of the Fleet |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Maud Power | mother | ||
| Edward John Power | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy I Bingham | wife | 1918 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Power | Jonathan101862 | |
| Admiral Sir Arthur John Power | Jonathan101862 | |
| Arthur John Power | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Sir Arthur John Power | Jonathan101862 |
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