John Copley Powles
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Jump to navigationJump to searchLieutenant-Commander John Copley Powles, R.N. (22 November, 1875 – 13 September, 1939) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Bogota, [illeg].
Powles was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1897.
Powles was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1905.
On 16 November 1907, Powles was appointed to Hawke as first officer.
On 1 January, 1909, he was sent to Haslkar Hospital, ill due to excessive drinking. Labelled an alcoholic, Powles was superseded in Hawke on 2 January and retired as unfit on 4 February, 1909.
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| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 101 29 Jan, 1903 – 11 Mar, 1903 |
Succeeded by William B. Rowbotham |
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