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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Oswald McDonough English''', R.N. (20 November, 1873 – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Oswald McDonough English''', R.N. (20 November, 1873 – 24 January, 1956) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | English was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 October, 1895. | |
| − | English was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | English was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1905. |
| − | English was | + | English was placed on the Retired List at his own request with rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 17 April, 1912. |
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Acting {{CaptRN}} English was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Vindictive|f=t}} in July, 1915.{{NLOct15|p. 399''b''}} | Acting {{CaptRN}} English was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Vindictive|f=t}} in July, 1915.{{NLOct15|p. 399''b''}} | ||
On 22 July, 1916, English was appointed Acting Captain of the {{UK-Sandhurst|f=t}}.{{NLJan19|p. 902}} | On 22 July, 1916, English was appointed Acting Captain of the {{UK-Sandhurst|f=t}}.{{NLJan19|p. 902}} | ||
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| + | On some date, English was reinstated as {{CommRN}} with a seniority of 31 December, 1905 and then, perhaps immediately thereafter, restored to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 17 April, 1912. This makes no sense to me! | ||
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Revision as of 14:01, 18 August 2017
Captain Oswald McDonough English, R.N. (20 November, 1873 – 24 January, 1956) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
English was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1895.
English was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1905.
English was placed on the Retired List at his own request with rank of Captain (retired) on 17 April, 1912.
Acting Captain English was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Vindictive in July, 1915.[1]
On 22 July, 1916, English was appointed Acting Captain of the depot ship Sandhurst.[2]
On some date, English was reinstated as Commander with a seniority of 31 December, 1905 and then, perhaps immediately thereafter, restored to the rank of Captain (retired) on 17 April, 1912. This makes no sense to me!
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Celtic 1 Nov, 1914[3] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Christopher R. Payne |
Captain of H.M.S. Vindictive 24 Jul, 1915[4] |
Succeeded by Thomas W. Kemp |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Sandhurst 22 Jul, 1916[5] – 15 Mar, 1919[6] |
Succeeded by William F. Sells |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 399b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 902.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 401h.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 399b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 902.
- ↑ Superseded that day. Sells Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 196.
