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− | He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 29 June, 1883. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 29 June, 1883.{{Gaz|25247|3378|3 July, 1883}} |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} dated 25 May, 1897, for his services in the Benin Expedition. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} dated 25 May, 1897, for his services in the Benin Expedition.{{Gaz|26856|2929|25 May, 1897}} |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904. | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1904.{{Gaz|27691|4181|1 July, 1904}} |
In December 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-1Encounter|f=t}}.<ref>Elliott Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20/153.|D7590398}} ff. 153, 155, 161.</ref> | In December 1905, he assumed command of the {{UK-1Encounter|f=t}}.<ref>Elliott Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20/153.|D7590398}} ff. 153, 155, 161.</ref> | ||
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Hannibal|f=t}} on 11 August, 1908.{{NLOct08|p. 324}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Hannibal|f=t}} on 11 August, 1908.{{NLOct08|p. 324}} | ||
− | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], he was placed on the Retired List on 5 May, 1914. | + | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], he was placed on the Retired List on 5 May, 1914.{{Gaz|28829|3757|8 May, 1914}} He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on the Retired List dated 9 June, 1915.{{Gaz|29197|5874|18 June, 1915}} |
Elliott was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 2 November, 1919.<ref>Elliott Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20/153.|D7590398}} ff. 153, 155, 161.</ref> | Elliott was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 2 November, 1919.<ref>Elliott Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20/153.|D7590398}} ff. 153, 155, 161.</ref> | ||
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{{CatBritannia|July, 1872}} | {{CatBritannia|July, 1872}} | ||
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Vice-Admiral (retired) Henry Venn Wood Elliott (5 May, 1859 – 3 January, 1932) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 29 June, 1883.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 25 May, 1897, for his services in the Benin Expedition.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1904.[3]
In December 1905, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Encounter.[4]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hannibal on 11 August, 1908.[5]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List on 5 May, 1914.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List dated 9 June, 1915.[7]
Elliott was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 2 November, 1919.[8]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25247. p. 3378. 3 July, 1883.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2929. 25 May, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27691. p. 4181. 1 July, 1904.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 324.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28829. p. 3757. 8 May, 1914.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29197. p. 5874. 18 June, 1915.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 233.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1905). p. 281.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 308.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 323.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 423.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 423.
- ↑ Elliott Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20/153. ff. 153, 155, 161.