Difference between revisions of "Alexander Attwood Gordon"

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Alexander Attwood Gordon (22 March, 1870 – 14 April, 1904) served in the Royal Navy.

Born in Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1892.

Gordon retired unfit due to neurasthenia on 30 August, 1902.

Gordon died of cirrhosis of the liver due to excessive use of spirits in 1904, though he had never been reported for having an issue with drink.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by Henry Thompson	Captain of H.M.S. Daring 1 Feb, 1897^[1] – 24 Mar, 1898	Succeeded by Randal M. Lambert
Preceded by Henry D. Wilkin	Captain of H.M.S. Sparrow 15 Nov, 1900^[2] – Apr, 1901	Succeeded by Vivian H. G. Bernard