Walter John Wyndham Steward

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Commander (retired) Walter John Wyndham Steward, (30 March, 1864 – 16 March, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Steward was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on December, 1886.[1]

In 1898, his zeal and judgment were both deemed "moderate" by Captain Egerton. In January, 1901 he was deemed "not worthy of promotion" by Admiral Lake.[2]

He served in the Coast Guard from 1902 onward.

Steward was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander on 11 July, 1907.[3]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
George S. Shuckburgh
Captain of H.M.S. Albacore
10 Apr, 1899[4][5] – Jan, 1902[6]
Succeeded by
Edward J. Bain
Preceded by
Arthur Barry
Captain of H.M.S. Grasshopper
Jan, 1902[7] – 10 Apr, 1902[8]
Succeeded by
Harold G. Grenfell

Footnotes

  1. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.
  2. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.
  3. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.
  4. "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Mar 29, 1899; pg. 11; Issue 35789.
  5. The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 221.
  6. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.
  7. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.
  8. Steward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/190. f. 224.