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Denison was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 16 April, 1878.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24574/pages/2637 no. 24574. p. 2637.] 19 April, 1878.</ref> | Denison was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 16 April, 1878.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24574/pages/2637 no. 24574. p. 2637.] 19 April, 1878.</ref> | ||
| − | Denison was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1891.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26239/pages/3 no. 26239. p. 3.] 1 January, 1892.</ref> | + | Denison commissioned the first-class gunboat ''Goassamer'' at Sheerness on 30 June, 1891.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 1 July, 1891. Issue '''33365''', col F, pg. 10.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1891.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26239/pages/3 no. 26239. p. 3.] 1 January, 1892.</ref> |
Denison was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 13 May, 1896.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26744/pages/3180 no. 26744. p. 3180.] 29 May, 1896.</ref> | Denison was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 13 May, 1896.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26744/pages/3180 no. 26744. p. 3180.] 29 May, 1896.</ref> | ||
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Admiral John Denison, D.S.O., Royal Navy (25 May, 1853 – 9 March, 1939) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Denison was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 16 April, 1878.[1]
Denison commissioned the first-class gunboat Goassamer at Sheerness on 30 June, 1891.[2] He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[3]
Denison was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 May, 1896.[4]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Montagu on 28 July, 1903.[5]
Flag Rank
Denison was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 7 December, 1913, and placed on the Retired List on 8 December.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 24574. p. 2637. 19 April, 1878.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 1 July, 1891. Issue 33365, col F, pg. 10.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26239. p. 3. 1 January, 1892.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26744. p. 3180. 29 May, 1896.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 9 July, 1903. Issue 37128, col F, pg. 5.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28780. p. 9083. 9 December, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Admiral John Denison" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 10 March, 1939. Issue 48250, col D, pg. 18.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Gerald W. Russell |
Captain Superintendent of Pembroke Dockyard 1904 – 1906 |
Succeeded by Henry C. Kingsford |
