Francis Durrant
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Rear-Admiral Francis Durrant, C.M.G., Royal Navy (24 June, 1837 – 6 December, 1896) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Durrant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 2 September, 1869.[1]
Following the Prince of Wales's tour of India Durrant was promoted to the rank of Captain on 15 May, 1876.[2]
He was appointed Governor to Prince George on 1 June, 1883.[3]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Ajax on 27 November, 1885.[4]
In accordance with the provisions of the Orders in Council of 22 February, 1870 and 5 August, 1875, Durrant was placed on the Retired List dated 27 August, 1893.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23537. p. 5109. 17 September, 1869.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24326. p. 2982. 16 May, 1876.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25238. p. 2853. 1 June, 1883.
- ↑ The Navy List, Corrected to the 20th January, 1888. p. 192.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26436. p. 4922. 29 August, 1893.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 8 December, 1896. Issue 35068, col D, p. 8.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
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