John Campbell Watson
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Captain (retired) John Campbell Watson, R.N. (30 May, 1866 – 27 March, 1953) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Plymouth, the son of Rear-Admiral G. W. Watson.
Watson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1889.
Watson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 June, 1902.
Watson was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Captain on 26 May, 1919.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Vivian O. L. Champion de Crespigny |
Captain of H.M.S. Lizard 6 Jul, 1899[1] – c. 17 Aug, 1902[Inference] |
Succeeded by John C. T. Glossop |
| Preceded by Douglas L. Dent |
Captain of H.M.S. Æolus 28 Jan, 1908[2] |
Succeeded by Louis C. S. Woollcombe |
| Preceded by Brian H. F. Barttelot |
Captain of H.M.S. Niobe 31 Mar, 1909[3] – 1909 |
Succeeded by Guy R. A. Gaunt |
| Preceded by Thomas L. Shelford |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 3 Nov, 1909[4] |
Succeeded by Harry H. Smyth |
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