George Robert Irving Irving

Commander George Robert Irving Irving, (7 October, 1895 – ) served in the Royal Navy. Prior to a Royal Licence issued in 1927, he was George Robert Irving Snow Irving.

Life & Career

The son of Alexander D. Snow, an officer in Special Reserve.

Irving served in Dreadnought from 15 May 1913 through 1 March, 1917.

Irving was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1917.

Irving was promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant on 4 May, 1917.

In 1922, he was found using notes during an examination following a short gunnery course. He lost all marks and incurred the displeasure of Their Lordships.

Irving was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1925.

World War II

Irving was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 7 October, 1940.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Claude L. Bate	Captain of H.M.S. Tempest 10 Jul, 1924 – 21 Aug, 1924	Succeeded by Frederick W. Hawkridge
Preceded by Thomas A. C. Pakenham	Captain of H.M.S. Calypso 10 Jan, 1938 – 8 Jul, 1938	Succeeded by John D. A. Musters
Preceded by John D. A. Musters	Captain of H.M.S. Calypso 18 Oct, 1938 – 13 Jun, 1940	Succeeded by Newton J. W. William-Powlett