Henry Edward Rooper
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Lieutenant Henry Edward Rooper, (12 October, 1853 – 3 November, 1886) served in the Royal Navy.
He was the younger brother of Hugh Blencowe Rooper, who also served in the Navy.
Life & Career
Rooper was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 18 April, 1878.
He died when a pistol was accidentally dropped aboard Flying Fish.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Esk 12 Dec, 1883[1] – 3 Feb, 1884[2] |
Succeeded by Thomas E. Cochrane |
Footnotes
- ↑ Rooper Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/363. f. ?.
- ↑ Rooper Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/363. f. ?.
