Difference between revisions of "George Augustus Giffard"
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On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop ''Wanderer''.<ref>''The Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 266.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26121/pages/4 no. 26121. p. 4.] 2 January, 1891.</ref> | On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop ''Wanderer''.<ref>''The Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 266.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26121/pages/4 no. 26121. p. 4.] 2 January, 1891.</ref> | ||
− | Giffard was appointed {{Com2RN}} in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue '''35749''', col E, | + | Giffard was appointed {{Com2RN}} in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue '''35749''', col E, p. 11.</ref> |
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Giffard was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 October, 1903, vice [[Ernest Neville Rolfe|Rolfe]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27603/pages/6088 no. 27603. p. 6088.] 6 October, 1903.</ref> | Giffard was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 October, 1903, vice [[Ernest Neville Rolfe|Rolfe]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27603/pages/6088 no. 27603. p. 6088.] 6 October, 1903.</ref> | ||
− | Giffard was appointed [[Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard]] on 5 February, 1907.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue '''38248''', col D, | + | Giffard was appointed [[Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard]] on 5 February, 1907.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue '''38248''', col D, p. 5.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} dated 1 September, vice [[Robert Leonard Groome|Groome]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28056/pages/6019 no. 28056. p. 6019.] 3 September, 1907.</ref> |
Giffard was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 19 July, 1911, vice [[Charles James Barlow|Barlow]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28515/pages/5432 no. 28515. p. 5432.] 21 July, 1911.</ref> 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.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28720/pages/3591 no. 28720. p. 3591.] 20 May, 1913.</ref> | Giffard was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 19 July, 1911, vice [[Charles James Barlow|Barlow]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28515/pages/5432 no. 28515. p. 5432.] 21 July, 1911.</ref> 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.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28720/pages/3591 no. 28720. p. 3591.] 20 May, 1913.</ref> |
Revision as of 17:47, 29 August 2012
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]
Giffard was appointed Commodore, Second Class in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.[3]
Flag Rank
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 October, 1903, vice Rolfe.[4]
Giffard was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 5 February, 1907.[5] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 1 September, vice Groome.[6]
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Barlow,[7] 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.[8]
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List (March, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue 35749, col E, p. 11.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28056. p. 6019. 3 September, 1907.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28515. p. 5432. 21 July, 1911.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28720. p. 3591. 20 May, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Admiral G. A. Giffard" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 24 September, 1925. Issue 44075, col E, pg. 15.
Life & Career
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 197/17.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard 1907 – 1909 |
Succeeded by Robert N. Ommanney |