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On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop {{UK-1Wanderer}}.{{NLMar91|p. 266}} He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''The 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 {{UK-1Wanderer}}.{{NLMar91|p. 266}} He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26121/pages/4 no. 26121. p. 4.] 2 January, 1891.</ref> | ||
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In April 1896, he assumed command of the {{UK-Fox|f=t}}. | In April 1896, he assumed command of the {{UK-Fox|f=t}}. | ||
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> | 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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He was appointed as captain of the {{UK-Hannibal|f=t}} on 10 May, 1902.<ref>Giffard Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 514.</ref> | He was appointed as captain of the {{UK-Hannibal|f=t}} on 10 May, 1902.<ref>Giffard Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 514.</ref> |
Revision as of 16:56, 18 April 2015
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 April 1896, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Fox.
Giffard was appointed Commodore, Second Class in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.[3]
He was appointed as captain of the battleship Hannibal on 10 May, 1902.[4]
Flag Rank
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 October, 1903, vice Rolfe.[5]
Giffard was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 5 February, 1907.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 1 September, vice Groome.[7]
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Barlow,[8] 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.[9]
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 New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonaventure May, 1892[10] |
Succeeded by Frederick S. Inglefield |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Fox Apr, 1896[11] |
Succeeded by Frank H. Henderson |
Preceded by Andrew K. Bickford |
Captain of H.M.S. Trafalgar 11 May, 1898[12] |
Succeeded by Herbert Lyon |
Preceded by Lewis E. Wintz |
Captain of H.M.S. Charybdis Feb, 1899[13] |
Succeeded by Frederick St. G. Rich |
Preceded by Gerald W. Russell |
Captain of H.M.S. Hannibal 10 May, 1902[14] |
Succeeded by F. Alban A. G. Tate |
Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard 5 Feb, 1907[15] |
Succeeded by Robert N. Ommanney |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ The 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.
- ↑ 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.