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Lowther-Crofton was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 September, 1892, and was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} dated 14 March, 1893.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26508/pages/2510 no. 26508. p. 2510.] 1 May, 1894.</ref> | Lowther-Crofton was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 September, 1892, and was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} dated 14 March, 1893.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26508/pages/2510 no. 26508. p. 2510.] 1 May, 1894.</ref> | ||
| − | Lowther-Crofton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 26 June, 1902, aged twenty-eight years, ten months and seventeen days.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27448/supplements/4198 (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4198.] 26 June, 1902.</ref> He was appointed to the | + | Lowther-Crofton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 26 June, 1902, aged twenty-eight years, ten months and seventeen days.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27448/supplements/4198 (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4198.] 26 June, 1902.</ref> He was appointed to the {{UK-Hogue|f=t}} on 1 July, 1903.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 24 June, 1903. Issue '''37115''', col E, p. 9.</ref> On 21 May, 1904, he was appointed Commander of the {{UK-Suffolk|f=t}}.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 26 April, 1904. Issue '''37378''', col E, p. 10.</ref> |
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He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> Although he had spent over seven years as a Commander, he was still only thirty-six when promoted to Captain. | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> Although he had spent over seven years as a Commander, he was still only thirty-six when promoted to Captain. | ||
| − | He was appointed in command the | + | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Caesar|f=t}} on 1 February, 1915.<ref>''The Navy List'' (October, 1915). p. 392''o''.</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:36, 14 October 2012
Vice-Admiral Edward George Lowther-Crofton, D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (9 August, 1873 – 19 July, 1942) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Lowther-Crofton was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 September, 1892, and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 14 March, 1893.[1]
Lowther-Crofton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 June, 1902, aged twenty-eight years, ten months and seventeen days.[2] He was appointed to the armoured cruiser Hogue on 1 July, 1903.[3] On 21 May, 1904, he was appointed Commander of the heavy cruiser Suffolk.[4]
Captain
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1909.[5] Although he had spent over seven years as a Commander, he was still only thirty-six when promoted to Captain.
He was appointed in command of the battleship Cæsar on 1 February, 1915.[6]
Post-War
Lowther-Crofton was appointed to Hecla II as Senior Naval Officer, Buncrana, on 15 July, 1919.[7]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 October, 1920, vice Powlett.[8]
Lowther-Crofton was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 1 March, 1926.[9]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26508. p. 2510. 1 May, 1894.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4198. 26 June, 1902.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 24 June, 1903. Issue 37115, col E, p. 9.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 26 April, 1904. Issue 37378, col E, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 29. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1915). p. 392o.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 17 July, 1919. Issue 42154, col G, p. 16.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32081. p. 9891. 12 October, 1920.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33139. p. 1650. 5 March, 1926.
Bibliography
- "Vice-Adml. Lowther-Crofton" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 24 July, 1942. Issue 49296, col E, pg. 7.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
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