Arthur Mackenzie Power

For the Admiral of the Fleet, see Arthur Power.
Sir Arthur Power
Born 18 June 1921
Died 17 November 1984
Liphook, Hampshire
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch  Royal Navy
Years of service 1938 - 1975
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held Flag Officer, Plymouth
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Member of the Order of the British Empire

Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Mackenzie Power KCB MBE (18 June 1921 – 17 November 1984) was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth.

Naval career

Born the son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arthur Power, Power joined the Royal Navy in 1938 and served in World War II.[1] He was appointed Commander of the 23rd Escort Squadron in 1963, Captain of the Gunnery School in 1964 and Admiral Superintendent at Portsmouth in 1968.[2] He went on to be Flag Officer, First Flotilla in 1971 and Flag Officer, Plymouth and Admiral Superintendent at Devonport in 1973 before retiring in 1975.[2]

Family

In 1949 he married Marcia Helen Gell; they had two sons and one daughter.[3]

References

Military offices
Preceded by
Sir Rae McKaig
Flag Officer, Plymouth
19731975
Succeeded by
Sir Gordon Tait
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