Frederick Anstruther Herbert

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Admiral Frederick Anstruther Herbert, Royal Navy, Retired (6 April, 1827 – 24 December, 1911) was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Life & Early Career

Promoted Captain on 16 February, 1864.[1]

Promoted to Rear-Admiral on 14 February, 1880.[2]

In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Herbert was placed on the Retired List, dated 6 April, 1887.[3] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List dated 24 May,[4] and was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List dated 5 April, 1892.[5]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Herbert" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 27 December, 1911. Issue 39779, col B, p. 9.

Service Records

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 419.
  2. The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 419.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 25691. p. 2108. 12 April, 1887.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 25704. p. 2924. 27 May, 1887.
  5. The London Gazette: no. 26279. p. 2252. 15 April, 1892.
  6. The Navy List. (July, 1873). p. 139.
  7. The Navy List. (December, 1878). p. 210.
  8. Herbert service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 617.