Robert Bellis

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Captain (retired) Robert Bellis, (19 March, 1868 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Bellis entered the Royal Navy with the probationary rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1898 and confirmed in the rank on 2 July, 1900.[1]

In January 1912, while Bellis was serving as first officer in Spartiate, Cdr. Pratt evaluated him as "Not temperate. No tact, weak character. Poor physique." Captain Bridson halted[?] his wine bill and Rear-Admiral Moggridge required monthly reports on Bellis. Worse, Bellis was sidelined, sick with gonorrhea at Plymouth on 29 June, 1912.[2]

Bellis was placed on the retired List on 19 March 1913 with a step in rank to Commander.[3]

On 6 September, 1917, Bellis was judged fit for shore service only.[4]

Bellis reverted to the Retired List on 4 June, 1919 and, in recognition of his wartime service, Bellis was promoted to the rank of Captain, dated 11 November, 1918.[5]

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
George B. Hutton
Captain of H.M.S. Repulse
9 Sep, 1910[6] – 13 Feb, 1911[7]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  2. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  3. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  4. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  5. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  6. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.
  7. Bellis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/137/121. f. 123.