John Paul Irven
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Captain (retired) John Paul Irven, R.N. (2 September, 1872 – 28 October, 1934) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Childwall, Lancashire.
Irven was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in October, 1894.
Though his service record indicates he may have already left the ship for Haughty, a contemporary newspaper account indicates that he was still commanding Bittern on 22 July 1901 for the Annual Manoeuvres of 1901.[1]
Irven was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander in October, 1902.
Irven was promoted to the rank of Commander on 2 September, 1917.
Irven was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war service, dated 11 November, 1918.
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Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Henry C. R. Brocklebank |
Captain of H.M.S. Ariel 18 Sep, 1900[2] – 2 Mar, 1901 |
Succeeded by Bertram M. Chambers |
Preceded by John Luce |
Captain of H.M.S. Dasher 2 Mar, 1901 – 1901 |
Succeeded by Kerrison Kiddle |
Preceded by Ernest S. Carey |
Captain of H.M.S. Bittern 1901 – 2 Jul, 1901 |
Succeeded by Leslie J. L. Hammond |
Preceded by Eustace La T. Leatham |
Captain of H.M.S. Haughty 2 Jul, 1901 – 3 Oct, 1901 |
Succeeded by John M. Casement |
Preceded by Godfrey G. Webster |
Captain of H.M.S. Robin 1 Jan, 1902 – 22 Dec, 1903 |
Succeeded by Robert E. Vaughan |
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