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Pochin was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1884. | Pochin was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1884. | ||
| − | + | Pochin was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal]] in July 1888. | |
Pochin was last seen between 2 and 3pm on 19 October 1904 while out shooting. He was presumed to have drowned on the 19th or 20th, and his body was eventually found. | Pochin was last seen between 2 and 3pm on 19 October 1904 while out shooting. He was presumed to have drowned on the 19th or 20th, and his body was eventually found. | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 18 December 2018
Lieutenant James Winstanley Pochin, R.N. (22 June, 1862 – 19 October, 1904) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Barrow-on-Tyne the son of Captain Pochin.
Pochin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1884.
Pochin was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal in July 1888.
Pochin was last seen between 2 and 3pm on 19 October 1904 while out shooting. He was presumed to have drowned on the 19th or 20th, and his body was eventually found.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Archibald P. Stoddart |
Captain of H.M.S. Thrush 11 Jan, 1897[1] – 30 Sep, 1899 |
Succeeded by Warren H. D'Oyly |
| Preceded by Arthur Dodgson |
Captain of H.M.S. Sheldrake 22 Jan, 1900[2] – 19 Sep, 1900[Inference] |
Succeeded by Harry Bishop |
| Preceded by The Hon. George A. Hardinge |
Captain of H.M.S. Speedwell 20 Sep, 1900[3] – 5 Jul, 1901 |
Succeeded by Archibald B. Purvis |
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