He did not enjoy a good career …. he was discharged early as ‘unsuitable’
He enlisted in the Navy in July 1921 for 5 years. He was at HMS Pembroke – that was the naval base at Chatham, between July and October, presumably for training. If you look at the ‘character and ability’ columns, you will see alongside this VG and Mod - this means character very good, but ability only Moderate – the usual entry would be Sat for satisfactory.
Between October 1921 and March 1922, he served on the battlecruiser Tiger and you may note that his ability has now been raised to Sat (isfactory).
March to May 1922 on the cruiser Cleopatra (parent ship Birmingham) – and now note that his character has been dropped a grade to ‘ Fair’ – this usually indicates that a problem with discipline.
He was back at Pembroke (Chatham) between May 22 and January 1923 before joining the Repulse for the period January to October 1923. He then must have got himself into serious trouble as he was sentenced to 42 days detention, which he must have served end-October to early December 23. Then sent back to Pembroke for discharge as ‘unsuitable’