Percy Withers
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Percy Withers (23 September, 1875 – ?) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He failed to complete a course at the Royal Navy War College 9 February – 28 May, 1909.
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1915.
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Active in April 1916, and fought in her at the Battle of Jutland.
He retired on 14 July, 1922.
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Cyril S. Townsend |
Captain of H.M.S. Active 3 Apr, 1916[1] |
Succeeded by Kerrison Kiddle |
| Preceded by Hugh T. Walwyn |
Assistant Director of Naval Equipment 1918 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Colombo May, 1919[2] |
Succeeded by Casper B. Ballard |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 391b.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
