Eustace Rooke
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Vice-Admiral Eustace Rooke, R.N. (5 September, 1844 – 4 August, 1922) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Rooke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 28 June, 1866.[1]
In September 1878, Rooke exhibited gallantry in attempting to save life from drowning. In November, he was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal.
Rooke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1881.
Rooke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1888.
Rooke was retired due to age on 5 September, 1899. He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 24 January, 1902 and to the rank of Vice-Admiral (retired) on 11 November, 1906. His widow reported his death occurred on 4 August, 1922.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George W. Hill |
Captain of H.M.S. Medea 8 Jul, 1891 – 22 Aug, 1891 |
Succeeded by Vernon A. Tisdall |
| Preceded by Adolphus F. St. Clair |
Captain of H.M.S. Champion 6 Nov, 1891[2] – 7 Jun, 1895 |
Succeeded by John Ferris |
| Preceded by Harry T. Grenfell |
Captain of H.M.S. Benbow 7 May, 1896[3] – 5 Sep, 1899 |
Succeeded by Richard P. Humpage |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1876). p. 520.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 209.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 229.
