Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton

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Commander Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton, (22 December, 1848 – 21 April, 1921) served in the Royal Navy. His Service Record has him as Reginald Orme Brenton Carey-Brenton.

Life & Career

Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal in 1869 as a Sub-Lieutenant, and added a clasp to the award in 1872.[1]

Brenton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 September, 1872.[2]

Incredibly, Brenton was awarded a second clasp to his R.H.S. Silver Medal in 1876.[3]

Brenton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.[4]

He resigned the service on 30 November, 1891.[5]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Alaric F. Grant 		Captain of H.M.S. Merlin
3 May, 1883[6] – 19 Sep, 1885 		Succeeded by
William McC. Maturin

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1876). p. 458.
  2. ↑ Brenton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/643. ff. 153, 202.
  3. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1876). p. 458.
  4. ↑ Brenton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/643. ff. 153, 202.
  5. ↑ Brenton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/643. ff. 153, 202.
  6. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1884). p. 224.

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