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Revision as of 17:07, 19 May 2014
Captain William Henry Hall, Royal Navy (20 April, 1842 – 10 March, 1895) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hall was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 31 December, 1882.[1]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Resolution on 5 December, 1893.[2]
He was on his way to take up the appointment of Captain Superintendent of Pembroke Dockyard when he took ill on the train. He was taken home where he died on Sunday, 10 March, 1895.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 13 March, 1895. Issue 34523, col F, p. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Appointment |
Director of Naval Intelligence 1887 – 1889 |
Succeeded by Cyprian A. G. Bridge
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Resolution 5 Dec, 1893[3] – ? |
Succeeded by Andrew K. Bickford |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Blenheim ? – ? |
Succeeded by Hubert G. Brand |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25184. p. 31. 2 January, 1883.
- ↑ Hall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 566.
- ↑ Hall Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 566.
