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'''Harry McDonald''' ( – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Harry McDonald''' (13 February, 1884 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
McDonald was promoted to the rank of {{GunnerRN}} on 19 October 1910. His Service Record notes that he was "suitable for gunnery." | |||
McDonald was promoted to the rank of {{ | McDonald was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 3 April, 1916. | ||
McDonald was promoted to the rank of {{ | McDonald was appointed Lieutenant in Command of the {{UK-P49|f=t}} on 15 November, 1918.{{SMNLFeb19|p. 859}} | ||
McDonald was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 3 April, 1924. | |||
In 1927, various evaluators said he was "not a great leader" and "wd. do well at higher ranks." | |||
He was placed on the Retired List on account of age 13 February, 1929 with the rank of {{CommRN}}. In 1930, he travelled abroad. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 16:07, 16 December 2019
Commander (retired) Harry McDonald (13 February, 1884 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
McDonald was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 19 October 1910. His Service Record notes that he was "suitable for gunnery."
McDonald was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 April, 1916.
McDonald was appointed Lieutenant in Command of the patrol boat P49 on 15 November, 1918.[1]
McDonald was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 3 April, 1924.
In 1927, various evaluators said he was "not a great leader" and "wd. do well at higher ranks."
He was placed on the Retired List on account of age 13 February, 1929 with the rank of Commander. In 1930, he travelled abroad.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Christopher H. Ringrose |
Captain of H.M.S. P49 15 Nov, 1918[2] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Jesse R. Pearce |
Captain of H.M.S. Rival 9 Jan, 1925[3] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Godfrey R. Chambers |
Captain of H.M.S. Tyrant 16 Oct, 1925[4] |
Succeeded by Edward Eastwick-Field |
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