George Norman Ballard
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Captain (retired) George Norman Ballard, C.B.E. (17 January, 1874 – 1 January, 1951) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Ballard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1895.
Ballard was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1906.[1]
Ballard was appointed in command of the third class protected cruiser Philomel on 19 September, 1911.[2]
Post-War
Ballard was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 15 October, 1922.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry W. Osburn |
Captain of H.M.S. Zephyr 21 Jun, 1902 – 11 Mar, 1903 |
Succeeded by Claude Seymour |
| Preceded by George G. Codrington |
Captain of H.M.S. Porcupine 10 Mar, 1903[3] – 15 Jul, 1903 |
Succeeded by Reginald G. Copleston |
| Preceded by Norman L. Stanley |
Captain of H.M.S. Philomel 19 Sep, 1911[4] – 14 Jul, 1914 |
Succeeded by P. H. Hall Thompson |
| Preceded by Alfred A. Ellison |
Captain of H.M.S. Halcyon 31 Aug, 1914[5] – 8 Jul, 1916 |
Succeeded by Bertrand Bannerman |
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