Randal Borough McCowen

Captain (retired) Randal Borough McCowen, D.S.O. (18 October, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in St. Johns, Newfoundland the son of a doctor, McCowen entered the navy as a Colonial Candidate.

McCowen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1905.

McCowen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1913.

McCowen was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1917.

He commanded the requisitioned yacht Alacrity from her commissioning in 1919 until she re-commissioned, perhaps in mid 1921.

McCowen was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 12 August, 1930.

World War II

McCowen was appointed to shore-based roles with the Admiralty with D. of S. and C.N.R.. He reverted to the Retired List on 27 February, 1946.

See Also

• Service Records

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Conyngham C. Denison as Captain of H.M. T.B. 34	Captain of H.M. T.B. 034 6 Oct, 1908 – 21 Jan, 1909	Succeeded by James V. Creagh
Preceded by Geoffrey P. Russell	Captain of H.M. T.B. 1 21 Jan, 1909 – 1 Feb, 1909	Succeeded by James F. Houstoun
Preceded by Colin S. Inglis	Captain of H.M.S. Terror 22 Jun, 1926 – 22 Jun, 1928	Succeeded by Eric Q. Carter