Background
POWELL, Francis was born on September 15, 1849. 4th son of late Arthur Powell of Milton Heath, Dorking.
POWELL, Francis was born on September 15, 1849. 4th son of late Arthur Powell of Milton Heath, Dorking.
Studied at Saint Andrew’s College Bradfield.
Joined Royal Navy as Cadet, 1862. Midshipman, 1864; Sub-Lieutenant 1868. Lieutenant 1872; Commander, 1883.
Captain 18S9.
Rear-Admiral, 1903. Commodore, Hong-Kong, 1899-1902. ViceAdmiral, 1907; retired 1907.
Decorated Companion of the Bath for services in Benin River. Knight Commander of Saint Michael and Saint George for services in China.
; Royal Navy.
Club: Berkshire, Reading.
Spouse 1875, R. West.,daughter of late J. West. Glynn of Cape Town, South Africa.