George Sharon Loraine
Commander R.N.R. (retired) George Sharon Loraine (22 December, 1881 – 12 January, 1963) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Following an evaluation that noted that he spoke Spanish and was "a good officer of a superior type", Loraine was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 1 November, 1916.[1]
Loraine was appointed in command of the destroyer Surly on 26 January, 1918.[2] An appointment in command of Afridi was cancelled after a single week in March, 1919. He was demobilised on 27 March.[3]
He was placed on the Retired List on 18 August, 1922.[4]
Loraine was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 1 November, 1924.[5]
In 1948, he reported that he was fit for home shore service only, and was employed as a company director.[6]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Walter de B. Thomas |
Captain of H.M.S. Surly 26 Jan, 1918[7] – 25 Feb, 1919[8] |
Succeeded by Vessel Decommissioned |
| Preceded by Cyril J. H. Hill |
Captain of H.M.S. Afridi 3 Mar, 1919[9] – 12 Mar, 1919[10] |
Succeeded by John I. Harrison |
Footnotes
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 912.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 912.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
- ↑ Loraine Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/116. f. 118.
