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Maclachlan's Commander in the ''Prince George'', [[Sydney Robert Fremantle|Sydney Fremantle]], later described him as, "a hard-bitten little Scotsman, who was an accomplished seaman, most thorough in his methods, and had a quiet but forceful habit of command which inspired great confidence."<ref>Fremantle. ''My Naval Career''. p. 88.</ref> | Maclachlan's Commander in the ''Prince George'', [[Sydney Robert Fremantle|Sydney Fremantle]], later described him as, "a hard-bitten little Scotsman, who was an accomplished seaman, most thorough in his methods, and had a quiet but forceful habit of command which inspired great confidence."<ref>Fremantle. ''My Naval Career''. p. 88.</ref> | ||
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Admiral Crawford Maclachlan, C.B., Retired (11 July, 1867 – 21 April, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Maclachlan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1890.[1]
Maclachlan's Commander in the Prince George, Sydney Fremantle, later described him as, "a hard-bitten little Scotsman, who was an accomplished seaman, most thorough in his methods, and had a quiet but forceful habit of command which inspired great confidence."[2]
Maclachlan was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1908.[3]
Post-War
Maclachlan was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 17 February, 1920, vice Hickley.[4]
Maclachlan was promoted to the the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 July, 1925, vice Nicholson.[5]
He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 April, 1930.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ Fremantle. My Naval Career. p. 88.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28211. p. 32. 1 January, 1909.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 31802. p. 2463. 2 March, 1920.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33068. p. 4866. 21 July, 1925.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 33596. p. 2327. 11 April, 1930.
Bibliography
- "Admiral C. Maclachlan" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 5 May, 1952. Issue 52303, col D, pg. 8.
- Template:BibFremantleMyNavalCareer
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
