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Born in Gibraltar. | Born in Gibraltar. Creswell entered {{UK-1Britannia}} in 1866, having been top scorer of forty-eight candidates accepted in competitive examinations. | ||
Creswell retired from the Royal Navy in 1878. | |||
His son, [[Colin Fraser Creswell]] died in the loss of {{UK-E47}} in 1917. | His son, [[Colin Fraser Creswell]] died in the loss of {{UK-E47}} in 1917. | ||
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Vice-Admiral William Rooke Creswell, (20 July, 1852 – 20 April, 1933) was an officer of the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Gibraltar. Creswell entered Britannia in 1866, having been top scorer of forty-eight candidates accepted in competitive examinations.
Creswell retired from the Royal Navy in 1878.
His son, Colin Fraser Creswell died in the loss of E 47 in 1917.
See Also
Service Records
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