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Captain George John Anstruther, (4 December, 1842 – 19 January, 1888) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In 1858, Anstruther was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal for saving life from drowning.[1]
Anstruther was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 18 June, 1862.
Anstruther was promoted to the rank of Commander on 18 August, 1870.
Anstruther was promoted to the rank of Captain on 4 February, 1879.
Anstruther died in London.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George R. Hope |
Captain of Training Ship H.M.S. Boscawen 12 Apr, 1878[2] |
Succeeded by Day H. Bosanquet |
| Preceded by Francis Durrant |
Captain of H.M.S. Audacious 28 Dec, 1882[3] – 27 Mar, 1883[4] |
Succeeded by Hugo L. Pearson |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1876). p. 458.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 199.
- ↑ Anstruther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/503. f. ?.
- ↑ Anstruther Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14/503. f. ?.
