James Andrew Thomas Bruce
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Admiral SIR James Andrew Thomas Bruce, K.C.M.G., Royal Navy (15 July, 1846 – 25 May, 1921) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 9 November, 1900, Bruce was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.).[1]
Bruce was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 May, 1903, vice Dale.[2]
Bruce was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 8 February, 1907, vice Douglas.[3] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 16 July, 1895, he was placed on the Retired List on 2 January, 1909.[4]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir James Bruce" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 26 May, 1921. Issue 42730, col E, p. 14.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas H. Royse |
Captain of H.M.S. Orion 18 Jun, 1889[5] |
Succeeded by Charles E. Madden |
| Preceded by Swinton C. Holland |
Captain of H.M.S. Australia 22 Sep, 1891[6] |
Succeeded by William A. D. Acland |
| Preceded by Atwell P. MacL. Lake |
Senior Officer, Gibraltar 20 Jan, 1895[7] |
Succeeded by Charles C. Drury |
| Preceded by Charles C. P. FitzGerald |
Second-in-Command, China Station 18 Sep, 1899[8] |
Succeeded by Harry T. Grenfell |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27245. p. 6853. 9 November, 1900.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27561. p. 3576. 5 June, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27993. p. 899. 8 February, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28212. p. 131. 5 January, 1909.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1890). p. 235.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 200.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 355.
- ↑ Bruce Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 152.
