Frederick Ross Boardman
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Admiral Frederick Ross Boardman, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (28 June, 1843 – 24 September, 1927) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Boardman was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 31 December, 1882.[1]
Boardman was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 19 March, 1898, vice Rawson.[2]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Boardman was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 August, 1899.[3]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 30 May, 1903,[4] and to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 8 February, 1907.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25184. p. 31. 2 January, 1883.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26950. p. 1866. 22 March, 1898.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27114. p. 5520. 5 September, 1899.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27561. p. 3576. 5 June, 1903.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27993. p. 899. 8 February, 1907.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Boardman" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 26 September, 1927. Issue 44696, col A, pg. 14.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
