Arthur Mackenzie Power


Sir Arthur Mackenzie Power KCB MBE was a Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Plymouth.

Naval career

Born the son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arthur Power, Power joined the Royal Navy in 1938 and served in World War II. He was appointed Commander of the 23rd Escort Squadron in 1963, Captain of the Gunnery School in 1964 and Admiral Superintendent, Portsmouth in 1968. He went on to be Flag Officer, First Flotilla in 1971 and Flag Officer, Plymouth 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.