John Harvey Rainier
Admiral John Harvey Rainier, Royal Navy, Retired (29 April, 1847 – 21 November, 1915) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Rainier entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at Britannia, scoring first of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.[1]
Rainier was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1887.[2]
Rainier was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 17 March, 1901, vice Fellowes.[3]
Rainier was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 26 June, 1905, vice Meggs Davis.[4] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 1 August.[5] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 5 November, 1908.[6]
Bibliography
- "Admiral J. H. Rainier" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 23 November, 1915. Issue 41019, col E, p. 11.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Kingfisher 11 Nov, 1884[7] |
Succeeded by Raymond B. Needham |
| Preceded by Mather Byles |
Captain of H.M.S. Tourmaline 6 Oct, 1889[8] |
Succeeded by Sir Richard Poore, Bart. |
| Preceded by Charles J. Norcock |
Captain of H.M.S. Iris 11 Jul, 1893 – c. 20 Aug, 1893[Inference] |
Succeeded by Charles H. Adair |
| Preceded by Burges Watson |
Captain of H.M.S. Rodney 30 May, 1894[9] |
Succeeded by John R. E. Pattisson |
| Preceded by William M. Lang |
Captain of the Devonport Fleet Reserve 31 Mar, 1898[10] |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Chichester, Bart. |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Military And Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25660. p. 6612. 31 December, 1886.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27297. p. 2022. 22 March, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27812. p. 4557. 30 June, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27824. p. 5376. 4 August, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28193. p. 8028. 6 November, 1908.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 220.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 258.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 256.
- ↑ Rainier Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1080.
