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On 30 June, 1908, Pakrer was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | On 30 June, 1908, Pakrer was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644.] 26 June, 1908.</ref> | ||
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+ | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 January, 1925, vice [[Douglas Lionel Dent|Dent]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33010/pages/219 no. 33010. p. 219.] 9 January, 1925.</ref> | ||
Parker was placed on the Retired List "at [his] own request" on 28 February, 1934.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34029/pages/1425 no. 34029. p. 1425.] 2 March, 1934.</ref> | Parker was placed on the Retired List "at [his] own request" on 28 February, 1934.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34029/pages/1425 no. 34029. p. 1425.] 2 March, 1934.</ref> |
Revision as of 19:24, 3 April 2011
Admiral Henry Wise Parker, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (15 June, 1875 – 1 August, 1940) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 30 June, 1908, Pakrer was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1925, vice Dent.[2]
Parker was placed on the Retired List "at [his] own request" on 28 February, 1934.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33010. p. 219. 9 January, 1925.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 34029. p. 1425. 2 March, 1934.
Bibliography
- "Admiral H. W. Parker" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 2 August, 1940. Issue 48684, col C, pg. 7.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Naval Offices | ||
Preceded by James Fergusson |
In Command, H.M.S. Benbow 1915 – 1916 |
Succeeded by Lewis Clinton-Baker |
Categories:
- 1875 births
- 1940 deaths
- Personalities
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of July, 1889
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Benbow (1913)
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Renown (1916)
- Directors of Naval Equipment (Royal Navy)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, First Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Admirals Commanding Reserves
- Royal Navy Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers