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For the Admiral of the Fleet, see Arthur Power.

Sir Arthur Power
Born18 June 1921
Died17 November 1984
Liphook, Hampshire
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1938 - 1975
RankVice Admiral
CommandsFlag Officer, Plymouth
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight 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.

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

  1. ^ HMS Hood Association
  2. ^ a b Royal Navy Senior Appointments
  3. ^ Unit Histories
Military offices
Preceded by Flag Officer, Plymouth
1973–1975 		Succeeded by

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