Allan Poland DSO, RN
| Ranks | | | 15 Mar 1908 | S.Lt. | | 15 Mar 1909 | Lt. | | 15 Mar 1917 | Lt.Cdr. | | 31 Dec 1921 | Cdr. | | 31 Dec 1928 | Capt. | | 6 Jan 1940 | Rear-Admiral |
Retired: 7 Jan 1940
Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for Allan Poland, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Despatch (D 30) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 31 Jul 1939 | 26 Feb 1940 |
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Events related to this officer
5 Dec 1939
The German merchant Düsseldorf (4930 GRT) was captured by HMS Despatch (Capt. A. Poland, DSO, RN) off Punta Caldera in Chilean territoral waters.
