Casper Boucher Ballard
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Casper Boucher Ballard (24 June, 1876 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Brighton, Ballard gained eight months' time on passing out of Britannia.
Ballard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1898.
Ballard was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 DEcember, 1917.
Ballard was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1910.[1]
Post-War
Ballard was appointed in command of the light cruiser Colombo on 1 October, 1920.[2]
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Percy Johnson |
Captain of H.M.S. Diamond 13 Jul, 1917[3] – 3 May, 1918 |
Succeeded by Thomas B. Scott |
| Preceded by Gerald L. Parnell |
Captain of H.M.S. Neptune 15 Jan, 1920[4] – 8 Aug, 1920 |
Succeeded by Reginald St. P. Parry |
| Preceded by Arthur H. Walker |
Captain of H.M.S. Colombo 1 Oct, 1920[5] – 20 Dec, 1921 |
Succeeded by Archibald Cochrane |
| Preceded by Harold O. Reinold |
Captain of H.M.S. Durban Dec, 1921[6] – May, 1922 |
Succeeded by Basil G. Washington |
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