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Born in Boston, Lincolnshire | Born in Boston, Lincolnshire,<ref>[https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/473088 Black R.A.N. Service Record.]</ref> the son of A. S. Black, Esq., a farmer.<ref>Black Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/122/149.|}} f. 149.</ref> | ||
Black was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | Black passed out of the Training Establishment on 1 July 1915 and was appointed to the {{UK-Orion|f=t}}. On 1 April 1918 he was appointed to {{UK-Vernon}} to take a twelve day course in [[Torpedo Control]]. He then served in the {{UK-P36}} from 13 April to 19 September, 1918 when he was appointed to {{UK-Dolphin}} for instruction in submarines.<ref>Black Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/122/149.|}} f. 149.</ref> | ||
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Black was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 June, 1919, adjusted from 15 August.<ref>Black Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/122/149.|}} f. 149.</ref> | |||
Loaned to [[Royal Australian Navy]] for two years, from 3 September, 1927.<ref>[https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/473088 Black R.A.N. Service Record.]</ref> | |||
Black was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 June, 1927.<ref>Black Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/122/149.|}} f. 149.</ref> | |||
Loaned to [[Royal Australian Navy]] for two years, from 3 September, 1927.<ref>[https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/473088 Black R.A.N. Service Record.]</ref> | |||
Black reverted to the Royal Navy on 29 December, 1929.<ref>[https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/473088/5 Black R.A.N. Service Record.]</ref> | |||
==World War II== | |||
Black was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 5 December, 1944.<ref>Black Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/122/149.|}} f. 149.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 15:32, 1 September 2021
Commander Arthur Ronald Mawson Black, (5 December, 1899 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Boston, Lincolnshire,[1] the son of A. S. Black, Esq., a farmer.[2]
Black passed out of the Training Establishment on 1 July 1915 and was appointed to the light cruiser Orion. On 1 April 1918 he was appointed to Vernon to take a twelve day course in Torpedo Control. He then served in the P36 from 13 April to 19 September, 1918 when he was appointed to Dolphin for instruction in submarines.[3]
Black was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1919, adjusted from 15 August.[4]
Black was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1927.[5]
Loaned to Royal Australian Navy for two years, from 3 September, 1927.[6]
Black reverted to the Royal Navy on 29 December, 1929.[7]
World War II
Black was promoted to the rank of Commander on 5 December, 1944.[8]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Christopher H. Ringrose |
Captain of H.M.A.S. Swordsman 10 Jan, 1928[9][10] – 15 Aug, 1929[11] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Alan MacG. Sheffield |
Captain of H.M.S. Vimy 1 Apr, 1930 |
Succeeded by Walter J. B. Handley |
| Preceded by Herbert W. Williams |
Captain of H.M.S. Verity 31 Jul, 1939 – 29 May, 1940 |
Succeeded by Robert H. Mills |
Footnotes
- ↑ Black R.A.N. Service Record.
- ↑ Black Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/149. f. 149.
- ↑ Black Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/149. f. 149.
- ↑ Black Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/149. f. 149.
- ↑ Black Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/149. f. 149.
- ↑ Black R.A.N. Service Record.
- ↑ Black R.A.N. Service Record.
- ↑ Black Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/149. f. 149.
- ↑ Black R.A.N. Service Record.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 295.
- ↑ Black R.A.N. Service Record.
