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'''Casper Joseph Baker''' ( – ) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]] during the [[First World War]]. | {{ViceRN}} (retired) '''Casper Joseph Baker''' (8 May, 1852 – ) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]] during the [[First World War]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{ | Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 April, 1875.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/18.}} f. 383.</ref> | ||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1891.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/18.}} f. 383.</ref> | |||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December 1898.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/18.}} f. 386.</ref> | |||
In February 1901, he assumed command of the {{UK-Astraea|f=t}}. | |||
He retired on 8 May, 1907. | In November 1902, he was placed in command of the {{UK-Flora|f=t}}. | ||
He assumed command of the {{UK-Edgar|f=t}} in February 1905 and of the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} in September 1906. | |||
He retired on 8 May, 1907 on account of age.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/18.}} f. 391.</ref> | |||
Baker was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on the Retired List on 18 May, 1908 and then to {{ViceRN}} on 15 May, 1913.<ref>Baker Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/18.}} f. 386.</ref> | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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{{CatPerson|UK||}} | {{CatPerson|UK|1852|1918}} | ||
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Revision as of 21:43, 16 April 2015
Vice-Admiral (retired) Casper Joseph Baker (8 May, 1852 – ) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1875.[1]
Baker was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[2]
Baker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December 1898.[3]
In February 1901, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Astræa.
In November 1902, he was placed in command of the second class protected cruiser Flora.
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar in February 1905 and of the battleship Ramillies in September 1906.
He retired on 8 May, 1907 on account of age.[4]
Baker was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 18 May, 1908 and then to Vice-Admiral on 15 May, 1913.[5]
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alfred W. Paget |
Captain of H.M.S. Astræa Feb, 1901[6] |
Succeeded by Lionel G. Tufnell |
| Preceded by Frederick S. Pelham |
Captain of H.M.S. Flora Nov, 1902[7] |
Succeeded by Hubert Grant-Dalton |
| Preceded by John E. Bearcroft |
Captain of H.M.S. Edgar Feb, 1905[8] |
Succeeded by Laurence E. Power |
| Preceded by Charles H. Dare |
Captain of H.M.S. Ramillies Sep, 1906[9] |
Succeeded by George A. Hardinge |
Footnotes
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 383.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 383.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 386.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 391.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 386.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
