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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Graham was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 29 April, 1885, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25466/pages/1984 no. 25466. p. 1984.] 1 May, 1885.</ref> | Graham was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 29 April, 1885, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25466/pages/1984 no. 25466. p. 1984.] 1 May, 1885.</ref> | ||
On the occasion of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 21 June, 1887.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25712/pages/3362 no. 25712. p. 3362.] 21 June, 1887.</ref> | |||
In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], Graham was placed on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26203/pages/4987 no. 26203. p. 4987.] 22 September, 1891.</ref> | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], Graham was placed on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26203/pages/4987 no. 26203. p. 4987.] 22 September, 1891.</ref> | ||
Graham was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 26 June, 1902.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27448/supplements/4189 (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189.] 26 June, 1902.</ref> | Graham was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 26 June, 1902.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27448/supplements/4189 (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189.] 26 June, 1902.</ref> | ||
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Admiral SIR William Graham, G.C.B., Royal Navy (10 September, 1826 – 31 May, 1907) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Graham was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 29 April, 1885, vice de Horsey.[1]
On the occasion of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, he was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 21 June, 1887.[2]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Graham was placed on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.[3]
Graham was appointed an Additional Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 26 June, 1902.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25466. p. 1984. 1 May, 1885.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3362. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26203. p. 4987. 22 September, 1891.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189. 26 June, 1902.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 3 June, 1907. Issue 38349, col E, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Brandreth |
Additional Naval Lord and Controller of the Navy 1886 – 1888 |
Succeeded by John O. Hopkins |
