Edward Duffett
From The Dreadnought Project
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Duffett, O.B.E., R.N., Retired (18 October, 1857 – 26 February, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.
His birth date was given as 3 September, 1855 before being altered by reference to Constabulary [?] Papers. Perhaps he misrepresented his age to join the service early.
Life & Career
Duffett was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 4 January, 1884.
Duffett was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 1 April, 1903.
Duffett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1908.
Retired due to age on 3 September, 1910.
Duffett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 1 April, 1916.
Duffett died of heart disease and bronchitis.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Rudolf M. Burmester |
Captain of H.M.S. Hunter 30 Apr, 1903[1] – 2 Jan, 1905 |
Succeeded by Gerard C. Pigou |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 115 3 Jan, 1905[2] – 13 Nov, 1905 |
Succeeded by William Bacon |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 328.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1905). p. 400. "March" given here.
