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Brown was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 23 April, 1895, dated 14 October, 1893. His promotion to the rank of {{LieutRN}} was dated 14 October, 1894. | Brown was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 23 April, 1895, dated 14 October, 1893. His promotion to the rank of {{LieutRN}} was dated 14 October, 1894. | ||
Brown was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1912.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28623/pages/4748 no. 28623. p. 4748.] 2 July, 1912.</ref> | Brown was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1912.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28623/pages/4748 no. 28623. p. 4748.] 2 July, 1912.</ref> | ||
Brown was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 July, 1922, vice [[Lewis Clinton-Baker|Clinton-Baker]], and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32728/pages/5201 no. 32728. p. 5201.] 11 July, 1922.</ref> | Brown was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 July, 1922, vice [[Lewis Clinton-Baker|Clinton-Baker]], and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32728/pages/5201 no. 32728. p. 5201.] 11 July, 1922.</ref> | ||
On 11 November, 1929 Clifton Brown was nominated a Sheriff in the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in the County of Berkshire. | On 11 November, 1929 Clifton Brown was nominated a Sheriff in the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in the County of Berkshire. | ||
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Vice-Admiral Francis Clifton Brown, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy, Retired (10 July, 1874 – 6 September, 1963) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brown was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 23 April, 1895, dated 14 October, 1893. His promotion to the rank of Lieutenant was dated 14 October, 1894.
Brown was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1912.[1]
Brown was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 July, 1922, vice Clinton-Baker, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 2 July.[2]
On 11 November, 1929 Clifton Brown was nominated a Sheriff in the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in the County of Berkshire.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28623. p. 4748. 2 July, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32728. p. 5201. 11 July, 1922.
Bibliography
- "Obituaries" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 9 September, 1963. Issue 55801, col G, pg. 12.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
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