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Graham was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 29 April, 1885, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]]. | Graham was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 29 April, 1885, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]].{{Gaz|25466|1984|1 May, 1885}} | ||
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. | 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.{{Gaz|25712|3362|21 June, 1887}} | ||
Graham was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 6 August, 1890, vice [[Thomas Brandreth|Brandreth]]. | Graham was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 6 August, 1890, vice [[Thomas Brandreth|Brandreth]].{{Gaz|26077|4328|8 August, 1890}} | ||
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. | 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.{{Gaz|26203|4987|22 September, 1891}} | ||
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.{{GazSup|27448|4189|26 June, 1902}} | 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.{{GazSup|27448|4189|26 June, 1902}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:55, 27 June 2022
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]
Graham was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 6 August, 1890, vice Brandreth.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 3 June, 1907. Issue 38349, col E, p. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by The Hon. Fitzgerald A. C. Foley |
Captain of Training Ship H.M.S. Britannia 31 Aug, 1874[6] – 30 Aug, 1877[7] |
Succeeded by Henry Fairfax |
| Preceded by John D. McCrea |
Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 24 Mar, 1882[8] – 5 May, 1885[9] |
Succeeded by William J. Ward |
| Preceded by Thomas Brandreth |
Third Naval Lord and Controller of the Navy 4 Jan, 1886 – 6 Aug, 1888 |
Succeeded by John O. Hopkins |
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Brandreth |
President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich 29 Nov, 1888[10] – 29 Jun, 1891[11] |
Succeeded by Sir R. Vesey Hamilton |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25466. p. 1984. 1 May, 1885.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3362. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26077. p. 4328. 8 August, 1890.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26203. p. 4987. 22 September, 1891.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189. 26 June, 1902.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 555.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/16. f. 149/276.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/16. f. 149/276.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/16. f. 149/276.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 546.
- ↑ Graham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 546.
