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{{ViceAU}} {{SIR}} '''William Clarkson''', K.B.E., C.M.G. (26 March, 1859 – 21 January, 1934) | {{ViceAU}} {{SIR}} '''William Clarkson''', K.B.E., C.M.G. (26 March, 1859 – 21 January, 1934) played an important role in the creation of the [[Royal Australian Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Clarkson was born in Whitby. | Clarkson was born in Whitby. | ||
In 1911, he was appointed to Third | In 1911, he was appointed to Third Naval Member of the Australian Naval Board, being responsible for the construction and engineering of ships, repairs and control of Naval dockyards and bases. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:41, 19 December 2024
Vice-Admiral SIR William Clarkson, K.B.E., C.M.G. (26 March, 1859 – 21 January, 1934) played an important role in the creation of the Royal Australian Navy.
Life & Career
Clarkson was born in Whitby.
In 1911, he was appointed to Third Naval Member of the Australian Naval Board, being responsible for the construction and engineering of ships, repairs and control of Naval dockyards and bases.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Post |
Third Naval Member of the Australian Naval Board Mar, 1911 |
Succeeded by John W. Wishart |
Footnotes
