Background
POLAND, James A. was born in 1832.
POLAND, James A. was born in 1832.
Naval Cadet, 1846; served as Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer in the Baltic and Black Sea during the Russian War, 56. In China War, 1857-1860. In Naval Brigade at capture of Canton.
Also against the Taiping rebels around Shanghai, 1860.
Engaged as Senior Lieutenant in His Majesty’s Ship Pearl in the attack and destruction of the forts and batteries of Kagosima, Japan, 1863. (promoted Commander).
Commanded His Majesty’s Ship Plover on West Coast of Africa, 1868-1871. Captain, 1871; commanded His Majesty’s Ship.luno, China, 1875-1879.
Valiant, Coast Guard District on West Coast of Ireland, 1880-1883.
Duncan Flagship at Sheerness, 1883-1886. Retired, 1886; Rear-Admiral, 1888. Vice-Admiral, 1893.
Clubs: United Service, Junior Carlton.