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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 25 July, 1892, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26311/pages/4316 no. 26311. p. 4316.] 29 July, 1892.</ref> | + | Whyte was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 25 July, 1892, vice [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26311/pages/4316 no. 26311. p. 4316.] 29 July, 1892.</ref> In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870|Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]] and [[Order in Council of 5 August, 1875|5 August, 1875]] he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 1 August.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26316/pages/4595 no. 26316. p. 4595.] 12 August, 1892.</ref> |
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
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Admiral William Henry Whyte, Royal Navy (24 January, 1829 – 9 September, 1912) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Whyte was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 25 July, 1892, vice de Horsey.[1] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870 and 5 August, 1875 he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 1 August.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26311. p. 4316. 29 July, 1892.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26316. p. 4595. 12 August, 1892.
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. H. Whyte" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 11 September, 1912. Issue 40001, col E, pg. 9.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
