London, Oct. 20.
Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the China Station in succession to Admiral Sir Charles Little. He will assume the command about April.
The new Commander-in-Chief has been Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Supplies and Transport since 1935 when he became Vice-Admiral. Previously, from 1932 to 1934, he was Rear-Admiral Commanding the 2nd Cruiser Squadron.—Reuter.
Sir Charles Little was promoted 10 be seem the last half
full Admiral and it was subsequently announced that he had been reappointed to the China Station. This indicated that in spite of his promotion it was desired that Admiral Little should continue to command here for the time being. In accordance with the usual practice, the name of his successor is Tow announced, roughly six months ahead of the actual time of taking over the command.
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