Alfred Arthur Chase Parr

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Admiral Alfred Arthur Chase Parr, F.R.G.S., Royal Navy, Retired (14 June, 1849 – 20 February, 1914) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

On 24 August, 1880, Parr was appointed Commander of the frigate Inconstant, soon to become flag ship of the Detached Squadron for Particular Service under Rear-Admiral The Earl of Clanwilliam.[1]

Parr was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.[2]

He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February.[3]

He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 May, 1901, vice Wilson.[4]

Parr was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 5 July, 1905, vice Jackson.[5] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908.[6]

Footnotes

  1. Navy List (June, 1881). p. 218.
  2. London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
  3. London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
  4. London Gazette: no. 27318. p. 3637. 28 May, 1901.
  5. London Gazette: no. 27814. p. 4700. 7 July, 1905.
  6. London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.

Bibliography

  • "Admiral A. A. C. Parr" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 27 February, 1914. Issue 40458, col E, pg. .

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