Robert Gordon Douglas
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Admiral Robert Gordon Douglas, Royal Navy, Retired (7 June, 1829 – 12 January, 1910) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Douglas's father was Commander John Douglas ADM 196/2 and his brother was Captain George Amelius Douglas. Another brother, Henry, was a Major General. His eldest son was Lt. Cdr. Sydenham Gordon Douglas.
Life & Career
Douglas was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 15 December, 1888, vice Lyons.[1]
Douglas was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 9 December, 1894.[2]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 14 January, 1910. Issue 39169, col B, p. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry C. Glyn |
Captain of H.M.S. Warrior 15 Mar, 1878[3] – 6 Jan, 1881[4] |
Succeeded by John M. de Robeck |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Penelope 7 Jan, 1881[5] – 30 Apr, 1881[6] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Algernon C. F. Heneage |
Captain of H.M.S. Hercules 1 May, 1881[7] – 16 Jan, 1883[8] |
Succeeded by Claude E. Buckle |
| Preceded by William J. Ward |
Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 1887 |
Succeeded by Alexander Buller |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25883. p. 7140. 14 December, 1888.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26578. p. 7278. 11 December, 1894.
- ↑ Email from great-grandson Richard Walker to Tone, 20170210.
- ↑ Email from great-grandson Richard Walker to Tone, 20170210.
- ↑ Email from a great-grandson or daughter to Tone, 20170207.
- ↑ Email from a great-grandson or daughter to Tone, 20170207.
- ↑ Email from a great-grandson or daughter to Tone, 20170207.
- ↑ Email from a great-grandson or daughter to Tone, 20170207.
