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Revision as of 14:22, 19 May 2014
Admiral George Augustus Giffard, C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 February, 1849 – 23 September, 1925) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop Wanderer.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1890.[2]
In May 1892, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Bonaventure, well in advance of her completion.[3]
In April 1896, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Fox.[4]
Giffard was appointed Commodore, Second Class in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.[5]
Also in February 1899, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Charybdis.[6]
He was appointed as captain of the battleship Hannibal on 10 May, 1902.[7]
Flag Rank
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 October, 1903, vice Rolfe.[8]
Giffard was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 5 February, 1907.[9] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 1 September, vice Groome.[10]
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Barlow,[11] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 16 May, 1913.[12]
Bibliography
- "Admiral G. A. Giffard" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 24 September, 1925. Issue 44075, col E, p. 15.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 197/17.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonaventure May, 1892[13] – ? |
Succeeded by Frederick S. Inglefield |
Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Fox Apr, 1896[14] – ? |
Succeeded by Frank H. Henderson |
Preceded by Andrew K. Bickford |
Captain of H.M.S. Trafalgar 11 May, 1898[15] – ? |
Succeeded by Edmund R. Pears |
Preceded by Lewis E. Wintz |
Captain of H.M.S. Charybdis Feb, 1899[16] – ? |
Succeeded by Robert A. J. Montgomerie |
Preceded by Gerald W. Russell |
Captain of H.M.S. Hannibal 10 May, 1902[17] – ? |
Succeeded by Francis A. A. G. Tate |
Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard 5 Feb, 1907[18] – ? |
Succeeded by Robert N. Ommanney |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (March, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue 35749, col E, p. 11.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27603. p. 6088. 6 October, 1903.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28056. p. 6019. 3 September, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28515. p. 5432. 21 July, 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28720. p. 3591. 20 May, 1913.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.