Robert Francis Veasey

Captain (retired) Robert Francis Veasey, R.N. (27 May, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Baldock, Herts.

Veasey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1904.

Veasey was placed on the Retired List as unfit on 16 January, 1912.

Veasey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1912.

In August, 1914, Veasey was made Inspector of Steel in Sheffield.

Veasey was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 27 May, 1923.

Reverted to the Retired List on 2 November, 1943.

Granted the War Service Rank of Captain on 26 March, 1947.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Cyril Callaghan	Captain of H.M.S. Velox 21 May, 1909^[1] – 8 Feb, 1910	Succeeded by Charles G. C. Sumner
Preceded by Austin C. Ackland	Captain of H.M.S. Vigilant 8 Feb, 1910 – 15 Aug, 1910	Succeeded by Henry C. Rawlings
Preceded by Henry C. Rawlings	Captain of H.M.S. Gipsy 15 Aug, 1910^[2] – 2 May, 1911	Succeeded by Stuart E. Holder