Difference between revisions of "Robert Francis Veasey"
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− | '''Robert Francis Veasey''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''Robert Francis Veasey''', R.N. (27 May, 1883 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
− | + | Born in Baldock, Herts. | |
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− | Veasey was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Veasey was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1904. |
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− | Veasey was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Veasey was placed on the Retired List as unfit on 16 January, 1912. |
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− | + | Veasey was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1912. | |
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+ | In August, 1914, Veasey was made Inspector of Steel in Sheffield. | ||
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+ | Veasey was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} (retired) on 27 May, 1923. | ||
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+ | ==World War II== | ||
+ | Reverted to the Retired List on 2 November, 1943. | ||
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+ | Granted the War Service Rank of {{CaptRN}} on 26 March, 1947. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 10:58, 13 November 2017
Captain (retired) Robert Francis Veasey, R.N. (27 May, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Baldock, Herts.
Veasey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1904.
Veasey was placed on the Retired List as unfit on 16 January, 1912.
Veasey was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1912.
In August, 1914, Veasey was made Inspector of Steel in Sheffield.
Veasey was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 27 May, 1923.
World War II
Reverted to the Retired List on 2 November, 1943.
Granted the War Service Rank of Captain on 26 March, 1947.
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Cyril Callaghan |
Captain of H.M.S. Velox 21 May, 1909[1] – 8 Feb, 1910 |
Succeeded by Charles G. C. Sumner |
Preceded by Austin C. Ackland |
Captain of H.M.S. Vigilant 8 Feb, 1910 – 15 Aug, 1910 |
Succeeded by Henry C. Rawlings |
Preceded by Henry C. Rawlings |
Captain of H.M.S. Gipsy 15 Aug, 1910[2] – 2 May, 1911 |
Succeeded by Stuart E. Holder |
Footnotes