The Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force is raised for the primary purpose of the naval defence of the Colony and its sea approaches. An opportunity has been given by an Ordinance in 1939 for members to enrol for general service in the Royal Navy in emergency. All officers and men may be entered as accepting such general service. Those so entered will form part of the R.N.V.R. under the designation of the H.K.R.N.V.R. The Governor of Hongkong may place at His Majesty's disposal for general service in the Royal Navy those who are entered under this condition. Training is given in such subjects as Pilotage, Seamanship, Gunnery, etc. a CUN.
Arrival on board H.M.S. Cornflower of H.E. Admiral Sir Percy Noble, K.C.B. C.v.0., and Staff: (left to right) Lieut-Comdr. J. C. Grenham, R.N.V.R. H.E. Admiral Sir Percy Noble, x.c. c. v. o., Commodore A. M. Peters, p.s. Commander J. Petrie, p.5.c., R.N.V.R., (Commanding Officer Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force), Pay-Lieut-Comdr. E. Grossman, R.N.V.R., Lieut-Comdr. Elliot R.N, (late A.P.C. staff, Shanghai) and Lieut-Comdr. P.H. Matheson, R.N., Flag Lieut-Commander.
His Excellency The Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by Commanding Officer H.K.N. and Staff, inspecting European Seamen Ratings under the charge of Sub-Lieut. L. D. M. Beattie (late of Shanghai). charge of Bub dent, K. f Eardley (late 5 "agapb gil dons dere His Excellency The Commander-in-Chief. inspecting Chinese Petty Officers and Seamen Ratings under the charge of Sub-Lieut. F. R. L. Carey (late of Shanghai).
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