John Roberts Poland
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Commander (retired) John Roberts Poland, R.N. (20 January, 1893 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a surgeon.
Poland was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1915. He was appointed to the Achates on 8 March 1916 and would fight in her at the Battle of Jutland as part of the {UK-DF|4}}.
Poland was appointed in command of the patrol boat P58 on 22 June, 1918.[1]
Poland was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1923. He commanded M.L. 291 from the end of 1924 through 20 April 1926, vice Bilton[?].
Poland was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 20 January, 1936.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William V. H. Harris |
Captain of H.M.S. P16 19 Mar, 1918 – 14 May, 1918 |
Succeeded by Leslie Mann |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. P58 22 Jun, 1918[2] – 24 Oct, 1919 |
Succeeded by ? |
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