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| − | '''Edward Gilbert Francis Law''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Edward Gilbert Francis Law''', ( – 15 August, 1912) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. [[Edward Francis Bold Law]] was his son. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | + | Court Martialed for being drunk in January 1863, Law was dismissed the ship ''Forte'', severely reprimanded and lost twelve months' seniority. By November, his conduct was reported as satisfactory. | |
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| − | + | However, in January 1865, he lost three more months' for misconduct. | |
| − | Law was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | + | Law was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 June, 1869. | |
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| − | + | Retired due to age with rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 January, 1899. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 7 April 2022
Commander (retired) Edward Gilbert Francis Law, ( – 15 August, 1912) served in the Royal Navy. Edward Francis Bold Law was his son.
Life & Career
Court Martialed for being drunk in January 1863, Law was dismissed the ship Forte, severely reprimanded and lost twelve months' seniority. By November, his conduct was reported as satisfactory.
However, in January 1865, he lost three more months' for misconduct.
Law was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 June, 1869.
Retired due to age with rank of Commander on 30 January, 1899.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Reginald P. Cochran |
Captain of H.M.S. Firefly 12 Mar, 1880[1] |
Succeeded by Robert D. B. Bruce |
| Preceded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
Captain of H.M.S. Orwell 3 Jul, 1884[2] – 14 Aug, 1887 |
Succeeded by Charles H. Cochran |
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