Edward John Wingfield
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Commander Edward John Wingfield, ( – 10 March, 1888) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In 1864, Wingfield was gazetted for his service in the attack on batteries at Shimonoseki Straits, Japan. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 April, 1868.[1]
He commanded the iron paddle-sloop Antelope from 23 November 1877 to February or March 1880.[2]
Wingfield was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1882.[3]
He died of pneumonia and meningitis.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Wasp 1 Dec, 1881[5] – 20 Dec, 1883[6] |
Succeeded by John D. Nicholls |
Footnotes
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
- ↑ Wingfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/37/1535. ff. 1408, 1461.
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