William Robert Mends

Admiral (retired) SIR William Robert Mends, G.C.B. (27 February, 1812 – 26 June, 1897) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Mends was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 November, 1846.

Mends was promoted to the rank of Captain on 10 December, 1852.

Mends was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1869.

Mends was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral (retired) on 1 January, 1874.

Mends was promoted to the rank of Admiral (retired) on 15 June, 1879.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by ?	Director of Transports 30 Apr, 1862^[1] – 1 Apr, 1883	Succeeded by Sir Francis W. Sullivan, Bart.