William Robert Mends
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Admiral (retired) SIR William Robert Mends, G.C.B. (27 February, 1812 – 26 June, 1897) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Mends was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 November, 1846.
Mends was promoted to the rank of Captain on 10 December, 1852.
Mends was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1869.
Mends was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral (retired) on 1 January, 1874.
Mends was promoted to the rank of Admiral (retired) on 15 June, 1879.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Director of Transports 30 Apr, 1862[1] – 1 Apr, 1883 |
Succeeded by Sir Francis W. Sullivan, Bart. |
Footnotes
- ↑ Draft warrant of 30 April, 1862. The National Archives. ADM 1/5795.
