George Augustus Giffard
Admiral George Augustus Giffard, C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 February, 1849 – 23 September, 1925) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop Wanderer.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1890.[2]
In May 1892, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Bonaventure, well in advance of her completion.
In April 1896, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Fox.
Giffard was appointed Commodore, Second Class in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.[3]
Also in February 1899, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Charybdis.
He was appointed as captain of the battleship Hannibal on 10 May, 1902.[4]
Flag Rank
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 October, 1903, vice Rolfe.[5]
Giffard was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 5 February, 1907.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 1 September, vice Groome.[7]
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Barlow,[8] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 16 May, 1913.[9]
Bibliography
- "Admiral G. A. Giffard" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 24 September, 1925. Issue 44075, col E, p. 15.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 197/17.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonaventure May, 1892[10] |
Succeeded by Frederick S. Inglefield |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Fox Apr, 1896[11] |
Succeeded by Frank H. Henderson |
Preceded by Andrew K. Bickford |
Captain of H.M.S. Trafalgar 11 May, 1898[12] |
Succeeded by Herbert Lyon |
Preceded by Lewis E. Wintz |
Captain of H.M.S. Charybdis Feb, 1899[13] |
Succeeded by Frederick St. G. Rich |
Preceded by Gerald W. Russell |
Captain of H.M.S. Hannibal 10 May, 1902[14] |
Succeeded by F. Alban A. G. Tate |
Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard 5 Feb, 1907[15] |
Succeeded by Robert N. Ommanney |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue 35749, col E, p. 11.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27603. p. 6088. 6 October, 1903.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28056. p. 6019. 3 September, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28515. p. 5432. 21 July, 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28720. p. 3591. 20 May, 1913.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.