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