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+ | In July, 1871, Fraser was ranked thirty-third in order of merit of thirty-five candidates accepted as Naval Cadets following the entrance examinations.<ref>"Naval Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.</ref> | ||
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Fraser was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 31 December, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25184/pages/31 no. 25184. p. 31.] 2 January, 1883.</ref> | Fraser was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 31 December, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25184/pages/31 no. 25184. p. 31.] 2 January, 1883.</ref> | ||
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For his service in China Fraser was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 9 November, 1900.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27245/pages/6855 no. 27245. p. 6855.] 9 November, 1900.</ref> | For his service in China Fraser was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 9 November, 1900.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27245/pages/6855 no. 27245. p. 6855.] 9 November, 1900.</ref> | ||
− | He assumed command of the {{UK- | + | He assumed command of the {{UK-1Grafton|f=t}} in November 1904{{MackieRNW}} before being appointed in command of the {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}} in March 1905, staying there until sometime in early 1906.{{MackieRNW}} He was then appointed in command of the {{UK-Majestic|f=t}} in March.{{MackieRNW}} |
He was appointed to ''President'' on 1 October, 1907, for command of the South of Ireland Coast Guard District and as Flag Captain to the [[Senior Officer on the Coast of Ireland]].{{NLOct08|p. 360}} | He was appointed to ''President'' on 1 October, 1907, for command of the South of Ireland Coast Guard District and as Flag Captain to the [[Senior Officer on the Coast of Ireland]].{{NLOct08|p. 360}} | ||
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Admiral Robert Grant Fraser, Royal Navy, Retired (24 July, 1858 – 18 October, 1920) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In July, 1871, Fraser was ranked thirty-third in order of merit of thirty-five candidates accepted as Naval Cadets following the entrance examinations.[1]
Fraser was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 31 December, 1882.[2]
Fraser was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1895.[3]
Captain
For his service in China Fraser was promoted to the rank of Captain on 9 November, 1900.[4]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Grafton in November 1904[5] before being appointed in command of the battleship Ramillies in March 1905, staying there until sometime in early 1906.[6] He was then appointed in command of the battleship Majestic in March.[7]
He was appointed to President on 1 October, 1907, for command of the South of Ireland Coast Guard District and as Flag Captain to the Senior Officer on the Coast of Ireland.[8]
Grant was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 30 November, 1909, vice Tudor,[9] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 21 February, 1910.[10] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 9 August, 1915.[11] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 January, 1919.[12]
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25184. p. 31. 2 January, 1883.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26694. p. 7532. 31 December, 1895.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27245. p. 6855. 9 November, 1900.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 360.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28316. p. 9414. 10 December, 1909.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28343. p. 1419. 25 February, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29262. p. 8016. 13 August, 1915.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31104. p. 199. 3 January, 1919.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 222.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 95.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 95.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 286.
- ↑ Goodrich Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 537.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 95.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 95.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 95.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 5.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 5.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 5.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 5.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 486.
- ↑ Fraser Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 5.