RONALD BOWES-LYON
The British Naval Captain who commanded the World War II cruiser
Adventure declines invitation to a council meeting in 1946. A rare
signature!
Typed letter signed: "R. Bowes Lyon", as Captain in the Royal
Navy, Director of Welfare Services, in blue ink. 1 page, 6x7½. June 17, 1946,
London, England. To "Dear Captain Andrews", Captain A.A. Andrews, OBE, The
Comptroller, SSAFA, London, England, in full: "I am very sorry that I
will be unable to attend the meeting of the Council on Wednesday as I have an
appointment with the Orthopædic specialist as he only comes up from an Army
Hospital every fortnight I cannot put him off. Unless I hear from you to the
contrary, may I send Second Officer Lang in my place, as you have so kindly
permitted on previous occasions? Yours sincerely.". Ronald Bowes-Lyon
(1893-1960) served in the British Royal Navy for over 40 years. Joining
the Navy in 1911, he rose through the ranks to become captain during World War
II. He commanded the cruiser Adventure, successfully capturing 157 German
soldiers off the blockade runner Silvaplana. Following his retirement in
1945 he became director of the Welfare Services of the Royal Navy. Bowes-Lyon
was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth's mother. 2½x2 paper loss at lower
right corner. Normal mailing folds. Edges and corners slightly creased. Pencil
notes (unknown hand) at margins. Secretarial stamps.Toned. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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CAPTAIN RONALD GEORGE BOWES-LYON
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