George Edward Richards
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Rear-Admiral (retired) George Edward Richards, R.N. (10 December, 1852 – 8 December, 1927) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Richards was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 13 October, 1876.
Richards was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 June, 1891.
Richards was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1897.
Retired on 21 December, 1902, Richards was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) on 1 July, 1907.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Trent 18 Jul, 1889[1] – 2 Sep, 1889[2] |
Succeeded by John M. Stokes |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Triton 14 Mar, 1893[3] – 1 Jul, 1894 |
Succeeded by George Pirie |
| Preceded by James W. Combe |
Captain of H.M.S. Triton 1 Feb, 1899[4] – 18 Mar, 1902[5] |
Succeeded by Herbert E. Purey-Cust |
Footnotes
- ↑ Richards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1105.
- ↑ Richards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/349. f. 1105.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 262.
- ↑ Richards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/349. f. 1102.
- ↑ Richards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/349. f. 1102.
