Mortimer L'Estrange Silver
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Vice-Admiral Mortimer L'Estrange Silver, C.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (7 August, 1869 – 6 December, 1946) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 6 October, 1902, Silver was appointed to Vernon for command of the Jaseur.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December. He was appointed to the Pembroke on 2 May, and on 2 June was appointed to the new battleship Exmouth.[2]
Great War
Post-War and Retirement
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 3 October, 1919, vice Brock,[3] and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 4 October.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 8 October, 1902. Issue 36893, col A, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 13 May, 1903. Issue 37079, col E, pg. 12.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 31610. p. 12892. 21 October, 1919.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 31610. p. 12891. 21 October, 1919.
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral M. L'E. Silver" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 10 December, 1946. Issue 50630, col E, pg. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
