Felton, Evelyn Seccombe 'Growler'
- Date of birth:
- July 28th, 1899 (Hong Kong)
- Date of death:
- August 15th, 1964 (Bournemouth/South Wales, United Kingdom)
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Evelyn Seccombe Felton was born in Hong Kong in 1899 and joined the Royal Navy in 1912. He served on HMS Albion at Gallipoli and later on HMS Orion at Jutland. Specializing in submarines, he commanded several vessels and contributed to naval strategy. During World War II, he oversaw submarine operations and played a role in developing the Folbot used in special missions. After retiring, he worked with the Boys Training Ship Arethusa. He passed away in Bournemouth in 1964.
15 March 1920: Lieutenant
15 March 1928: Lieutenant-Commander
May 1944: Acting Commander
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King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Commander
- Awarded on:
- 1935
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Commander
- Awarded on:
- 1937
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- - Spink
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