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Revision as of 10:38, 6 April 2019

Vice-Admiral SIR Robert Francis Elkins, C.B, K.C.B. (12 January, 1903 – 1985) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

As a Midshipman and Sub-Lieutenant during 1921-23, Elkins served in Hood, Wryneck, Wild Swan and again in Hood.

Elkins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1924.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Douglas Young-Jamieson
Captain of H.M.S. Bideford
12 Sep, 1939 – 16 Apr, 1940
Succeeded by
John Hugh Lewes

Footnotes