Commander John Ambrose Slee (1878-1944) C.B.E., R.N. (Ret.)
1878 Born in Wimbledon.
Educated on training ship "Britannia."
Passed for his lieutenant's Commission, and after service on the "Decoy," "Ernest," "Anson," and "Severn," qualified as Torpedo Lieutenant, and spent a year on the staff of the "Defiance" at Devonport, where he gained his first wireless experience, 1901.
1906 Whilst attached to "Queen," eyesight trouble developed and he was obliged to transfer to shore service.
For two years after quitting the sea he served as one of the Wireless Telegraph Experimental Officers on the "Vernon" at Portsmouth
1908-19 In charge of all shore wireless and war signal stations in Great Britain.
1913 Promoted Acting Commander.
1918 Promoted Acting Captain.
1919 On the formation of the Wireless Board was appointed its chief.
1919 Awarded C.B.E.
1919 Retired from the Navy December, 1919, with the rank of Commander.
1920 Joined the Marconi International Marine Communication Co. as Technical Superintendent and Adviser, January 1st.
1921 Appointed Technical Manager, Marconi International Marine Communication Co, Ltd.