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| − | For services in Canton, | + | For services in Canton, Gilford was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 26 February, 1858.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/22104/pages/1028 no. 22104. p. 1028.] 26 February, 1858.</ref> |
Clanwilliam was promoted to the rank of {{FleetRN}} on 20 February, 1895.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26601/pages/1066 no. 26601. p. 1066.] 22 February, 1895.</ref> In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], he was placed on the Retired List on 3 October, 1902.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27483/pages/6568 no. 27483. p. 6568.] 17 October, 1902.</ref> | Clanwilliam was promoted to the rank of {{FleetRN}} on 20 February, 1895.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26601/pages/1066 no. 26601. p. 1066.] 22 February, 1895.</ref> In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], he was placed on the Retired List on 3 October, 1902.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27483/pages/6568 no. 27483. p. 6568.] 17 October, 1902.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 11 May 2011
Admiral of the Fleet THE RIGHT HONOURABLE Richard James Meade, Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam, G.C.B., K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S., Royal Navy (3 October, 1832 – 4 August, 1907) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
For services in Canton, Gilford was promoted to the rank of Commander on 26 February, 1858.[1]
Clanwilliam was promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Fleet on 20 February, 1895.[2] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List on 3 October, 1902.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 22104. p. 1028. 26 February, 1858.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26601. p. 1066. 22 February, 1895.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27483. p. 6568. 17 October, 1902.
Bibliography
- "Death of Lord Clanwilliam" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 5 August, 1907. Issue 38403, col F, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/1.
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| Preceded by Arthur W. A. Hood |
Second Naval Lord 1879 – 1880 |
Succeeded by The Right Hon. Lord John Hay |
