Eustace Ruffel Drake Long

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Captain (retired) Eustace Ruffel Drake Long, C.B.E., R.N. (3 August, 1883 – 30 June, 1941) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of Reverend D. Long was born in Beachampton Rectory.[1]

Long was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 July, 1905.[2]

Long was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 July, 1913.[3]

Long was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1917.[4]

Long was placed on the Retired List on 5 February, 1923.[5]

Long was promoted to the rank of Captain on 2 August, 1924 or 1934.[6]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Ernest W. Leir
Captain of H.M. T.B. 25
14 Jul, 1904[7]
Succeeded by
Edward Walker

Footnotes

  1. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  2. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  3. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  4. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  5. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  6. Long Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/76. f. 40.
  7. "Appointments for the Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 09, 1904; pg. 12; Issue 37442.