Difference between revisions of "Edward John Dawes"

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Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. Edward John Dawes, D.S.C., R.N.R. (29 April, 1888 – 27 October, 1918) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Dawes was promoted to the rank of Temporary Sub-Lieutenant R.N.R. on 19 June, 1915 and appointed to the armed merchant cruiser Carmania.^[1]

On 22 August, 1916, Epsom and Melton collided and Dawes received a severe caution.^[2]

Dawes was promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant R.N.R. on 19 June, 1917.^[3]

While still in command of the paddle minesweeper Epsom, Dawes passed away from an unstated illness on 27 October, 1918.^[4]

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Captain of H.M.S. Epsom 26 Jun, 1916^[5] – 27 Oct, 1918^[6]	Succeeded by Albert H. Barnes

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