Difference between revisions of "Adolphus Augustus Frederic Fitz-George"
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| − | {{RearRN}} (retired) '''Adolphus Augustus Frederic Fitz-George''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{RearRN}} (retired) {{SIR}} '''Adolphus Augustus Frederic Fitz-George''', C.V.O. ( – 17 December, 1922) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 12 August, 1866.<ref>Fitz-George Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1154.|}} f. 466.</ref> | |
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| − | Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 November, 1872. He grounded {{UK-Rapid}} on 24 March, 1876 through a "want of care in approaching the land too close & not having properly used the lead."<ref>Fitz-George Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1154.|}} f. 466.</ref> |
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| − | Fitz-George | + | Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 14 October, 1881.<ref>Fitz-George Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1154.|}} f. 466.</ref> |
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| − | + | Retired owing to non-service on 1 January, 1894, Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 20 October, 1896.<ref>Fitz-George Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/36/1154.|}} f. 466.</ref> | |
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Revision as of 10:33, 16 July 2021
Rear-Admiral (retired) SIR Adolphus Augustus Frederic Fitz-George, C.V.O. ( – 17 December, 1922) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 12 August, 1866.[1]
Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 November, 1872. He grounded Rapid on 24 March, 1876 through a "want of care in approaching the land too close & not having properly used the lead."[2]
Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of Captain on 14 October, 1881.[3]
Retired owing to non-service on 1 January, 1894, Fitz-George was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 20 October, 1896.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Uvedale C. Singleton |
Captain of H.M.S. Jumna 3 Mar, 1885[5] |
Succeeded by Arthur D. Fanshawe |
Footnotes
- ↑ Fitz-George Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1154. f. 466.
- ↑ Fitz-George Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1154. f. 466.
- ↑ Fitz-George Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1154. f. 466.
- ↑ Fitz-George Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36/1154. f. 466.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1885) Corrected to 20 December, 1886. p. 241.
