William Stokes Rees
Admiral William Stokes Rees, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (20 January, 1853 – 20 July, 1929) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Rees was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 28 October, 1877.[1]
He was appointed to the Undaunted on 18 February, 1890.[2]
Rees was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[3]
Captain
For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of Captain on 25 May, 1897.[4]
In September 1901, Rees assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Amphitrite.[5]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 25 June, 1903.[Citation needed]
Flag Rank
Rees was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 16 February, 1907, vice Bridgeman.[6]
Retirement
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 22 June, 1909.[7] On 19 May, 1912, he was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List.[8] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.[9]
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue 45261, col C, p. 19.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Rees Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George M. Henderson |
Captain of H.M.S. Thetis 21 Jun, 1899[10] – 8 Jun, 1901[11] |
Succeeded by Julian C. A. Wilkinson |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Ariadne 16 Jul, 1901[12][13] – 23 Aug, 1901[14] |
Succeeded by Montague E. Browning |
| Preceded by William B. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Amphitrite 17 Sep, 1901[15] – 20 Mar, 1902[16] |
Succeeded by Charles Windham |
| Preceded by Leslie C. Stuart |
Captain of H.M.S. Collingwood 8 Apr, 1902[17] – 24 Jun, 1903[18] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Robert S. Lowry |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 25 Jun, 1903[19] – 19 Feb, 1904[20] |
Succeeded by Edward G. W. Davy |
| Preceded by John G. Hewitt |
Captain of H.M.S. Wallaroo 15 Sep, 1904[21] |
Succeeded by Herbert J. O. Millar |
| Preceded by John G. M. Field |
Naval Officer in Charge, Sydney 15 Sep, 1904[22] – 29 Jun, 1907[23] |
Succeeded by Charles L. Napier |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24574. p. 2637. 19 April, 1878.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 4 February, 1890. Issue 32926, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26239. p. 3. 1 January, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2929. 25 May, 1897.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27998. p. 1281. 22 February, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28262. p. 4767. 22 June, 1909.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28610. p. 3686. 21 May, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29340. p. 10509. 26 October, 1915.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Thursday, July 11, 1901, Issue 36504, p.8.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 397.
- ↑ Stokes Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1096.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
