Edward John Dawes
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Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. Edward John Dawes, D.S.C., R.N.R. (29 April, 1888 – 27 October, 1918) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Dawes was promoted to the rank of Temporary Sub-Lieutenant R.N.R. on 19 June, 1915 and appointed to the armed merchant cruiser Carmania.[1]
On 22 August, 1916, Epsom and Melton collided and Dawes received a severe caution.[2]
Dawes was promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. on 19 June, 1917.[3]
While still in command of the paddle minesweeper Epsom, Dawes passed away from an unstated illness on 27 October, 1918.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Epsom 26 Jun, 1916[5] – 27 Oct, 1918[6] |
Succeeded by Albert H. Barnes |
Footnotes
- ↑ Dawes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/41/555. f. 286.
- ↑ Dawes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/41/555. f. 286.
- ↑ Dawes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/41/555. f. 286.
- ↑ Dawes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/41/555. f. 286.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 393n.
- ↑ Dawes Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/41/555. f. 286.
