William Carnegie Codrington Forsyth
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Rear-Admiral William Carnegie Codrington Forsyth, Royal Navy (11 December, 1849 – 3 September, 1906) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 7 August he was specially promoted to the rank of Commander, dated 11 July.[1]
Forsyth was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1889.[2]
Flag Rank
Forsyth was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 30 May, 1903, vice Bruce.[3] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 11 May, 1904.[4]
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert F. Hammick |
Captain of the Devonport Fleet Reserve 14 Feb, 1899[5] |
Succeeded by Alvin C. Corry |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25136. p. 3689. 8 August, 1882.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26007. p. 7553. 31 December, 1889.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27561. p. 3576. 5 June, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27676. p. 3081. 13 May, 1904.
- ↑ Forsyth Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 471.
