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The son of a reverend in Derby, Evans gained three and a half months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}. | The son of a reverend in Derby, Evans gained three and a half months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}. | ||
On 23 September 1907 Evans was appointed to {{UK-Warrior}}, remaining with her until 28 April, 1908. As he left, Captain [[Arthur William Waymouth|Waymouth]] recorded that Evans had "abilities but is lazy & has little control over his men. Has lately contracted scabies & gonorrhea & seems very dirty in his habits. It is recommended that his promotion to Lieutenant be delayed."<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | On 2 October 1905, Evans was appointed to {{UK-Roxburgh}}, but in June 1907 he lost a gunnery manual. On 12 November, 1906, Chatham Hospital diagnosed Evans with gonorrhea and epididymitis. Treatment caused his examination in seamanship to be delayed, and it was decided that he should lose this time in seniority. He passed his exam on 10 December, scoring 872 of 1,000 marks.<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | ||
In April, 1907 Evans was absent without leave from {{UK-Roxburgh}} He was to be reported on following completion of each of his remaining courses. In one such report, {{UK-Excellent|f=p}}'s Captain [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Tupper]] wrote, "Conduct satisfactory, but he is a poor type of officer."<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | |||
On 23 September 1907 Evans was appointed to {{UK-Warrior}}, remaining with her until 28 April, 1908. In February, 1908, his request to receive navigation training was refused. As he left, Captain [[Arthur William Waymouth|Waymouth]] recorded that Evans had "abilities but is lazy & has little control over his men. Has lately contracted scabies & gonorrhea & seems very dirty in his habits. It is recommended that his promotion to Lieutenant be delayed."<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | |||
Evans was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 October, 1909.<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | Evans was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 October, 1909.<ref>Evans Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/51/28.|D7604783}} f. 31.</ref> | ||
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Commander (retired) Arthur Evans (19 July, 1887 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a reverend in Derby, Evans gained three and a half months' time on passing out of Britannia.
On 2 October 1905, Evans was appointed to Roxburgh, but in June 1907 he lost a gunnery manual. On 12 November, 1906, Chatham Hospital diagnosed Evans with gonorrhea and epididymitis. Treatment caused his examination in seamanship to be delayed, and it was decided that he should lose this time in seniority. He passed his exam on 10 December, scoring 872 of 1,000 marks.[1]
In April, 1907 Evans was absent without leave from Roxburgh He was to be reported on following completion of each of his remaining courses. In one such report, H.M.S. Excellent's Captain Tupper wrote, "Conduct satisfactory, but he is a poor type of officer."[2]
On 23 September 1907 Evans was appointed to Warrior, remaining with her until 28 April, 1908. In February, 1908, his request to receive navigation training was refused. As he left, Captain Waymouth recorded that Evans had "abilities but is lazy & has little control over his men. Has lately contracted scabies & gonorrhea & seems very dirty in his habits. It is recommended that his promotion to Lieutenant be delayed."[3]
Evans was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1909.[4]
Evans was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1917.[5]
Evans was appointed in command of the destroyer Ursa on 2 April, 1918.[6]
Post-War
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Sabre on 1 November, 1920.[7]
Evans was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 23 May, 1929.[8]
World War II
Mobilised on 28 September 1938, Evans was made Naval Officer in Charge, Dartmouth, but only for ten days. He was in stasis for some time, and reverted to the Retired List on 31 March, 1940.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Mignonette 2 May, 1916[9] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Henry D. C. Stanistreet |
Captain of H.M.S. Laurel 16 Jun, 1917[10] |
Succeeded by Raymond G. F. H. de Caen |
| Preceded by Percy R. P. Percival |
Captain of H.M.S. Ursa 2 Apr, 1918[11] |
Succeeded by Patrick Butter |
| Preceded by John A. P. Legh |
Captain of H.M.S. Vimiera 27 Jan, 1919[12] |
Succeeded by Charles M. Blackman |
| Preceded by Frederic G. Schurr |
Captain of H.M.S. Sabre 1 Nov, 1920[13] |
Succeeded by John H. Jauncey |
Footnotes
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 922a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 860.
- ↑ Evans Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/28. f. 31.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 396bb.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 395.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 922a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1920). p. 890.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 860.
