Difference between revisions of "George Henry Oxland"
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| + | Gunner Oxland was placed in command of {{UK-Avon}} at some point prior to late 1905, as he was subjected to a Court-Martial on 12 December for leaving the ship on 2 December. He was acquitted on technical grounds, but an engine artificer had died in an accident while Oxland was away and two other men were punished for various offences.<ref>"Naval Court-Martial." ''The Times'' (London, England), Thursday, Dec 14, 1905; pg. 10; Issue 37890.</ref> | ||
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| − | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+George+Henry+Oxland Service Records] | + | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+196+George+Henry+Oxland Service Records] |
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| + | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C4779159 Courts Martial: Mr George Henry OXLAND, Gunner, HMS Vivid For Avon, 12 Dec 1905] | ||
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Revision as of 17:14, 24 January 2018
George Henry Oxland, (26 April, 1866 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Plymstock, Devon.
Gunner Oxland was placed in command of Avon at some point prior to late 1905, as he was subjected to a Court-Martial on 12 December for leaving the ship on 2 December. He was acquitted on technical grounds, but an engine artificer had died in an accident while Oxland was away and two other men were punished for various offences.[1]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Arthur G. Muller |
Captain of H.M.S. Avon ? – 2 Dec, 1905[2] |
Succeeded by David H. Williams |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Court-Martial." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Dec 14, 1905; pg. 10; Issue 37890.
- ↑ "Naval Court-Martial." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Dec 14, 1905; pg. 10; Issue 37890.
