Harry Leslie Howden

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Captain Harry Leslie Howden, (4 July, 1896 – 16 February, 1969) served in the Royal Australian Navy.

Life & Career

Howden was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

Howden served in the Royal Naval Reserve from 16 October 1915.[1]

On 5 October 1916 Howden transferred to the Royal Australian Navy, being appointed to the light cruiser Sydney in December 1917.[2]

Howden was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in May, 1927.[2]

Howden was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1938.[2]

World War II

Retired on 4 July 1951.[2]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Cyril J. P. Hill
Captain of H.M.A.S. Tasmania
24 Dec, 1924[3]
Succeeded by
John R. Miller
Preceded by
Russell H. McBean
Captain of H.M.S. Mantis
16 May, 1930[4]
Succeeded by
John F. C. Barker-Hahlo
Preceded by
William H. Thurlby
Captain of H.M.A.S. Adelaide
13 Mar, 1939[5] – 1 Sep, 1939[6]
Succeeded by
Henry A. Showers
Preceded by
Robert R. Stewart
Captain of H.M.A.S. Hobart
28 Aug, 1939[7]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. Howden Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/43/16. f. 8.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 R.A.N. page on Howden.
  3. The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 295.
  4. The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 253.
  5. R.A.N. page on Adelaide.
  6. R.A.N. page on Adelaide.
  7. Royal Australian Navy page on H.M.A.S. Hobart.