Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Mackenzie Power KCB

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(18 June 1921 – 17 November 1984) was a

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officer who became

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Naval career

Born the son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arthur Power, Power joined the Royal Navy in 1938 and served in

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. He was appointed Commander of the 23rd Escort Squadron in 1963, Captain of the Gunnery School (

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) in 1964. In 1965 he commanded the detachment of seamen (who were from HMS Excellent) who manned the

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which carried the coffin at

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's funeral. In 1968 he became Admiral Superintendent, Portsmouth.Royal Navy Senior Appointments
He went on to be Flag Officer, First Flotilla in 1971 and

and Admiral Superintendent, Devonport in 1973 before retiring in 1975.

Family

In 1949 he married Marcia Helen Gell; they had two sons and one daughter.Unit Histories
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Power, Arthur 1921 births 1984 deaths Royal Navy vice admirals Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath Members of the Order of the British Empire Royal Navy officers of World War II