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| − | '''George Charles Frederick''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''George Charles Frederick''', C.B.E. (2 August, 1855 – 5 January, 1951) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | Frederick spoke French very well. Late in his career, R/A Stimson would write that Frederick's "invariable courtesy" and tact earned him "a very high esteem". | |
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| − | Frederick was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Frederick was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 16 April, 1879.<ref>Frederick Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/38/411.|D7601148}} f. 483.</ref> |
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| − | Frederick was | + | Frederick was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1893. As a commander, he worked with the Hydrographer of the Navy, first as a surveying officer and then being appointed Chief Civil Assistant to the Hydrographer on 18 June, 1897 vice [[George William Underhill]].<ref>Frederick Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/38/411.|D7601148}} f. 483.</ref> |
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| − | + | Frederick was placed on the Retired List on 30 January, 1901.<ref>Frederick Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/38/411.|D7601148}} f. 483.</ref> | |
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| + | Frederick was appointed to a position overseeing shipping in Liverpool in August of 1914. Though not much is recorded of his contributions, he was awarded a C.B.E. for services in connection with the War, gazetted 7 January, 1918.<ref>Frederick Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/38/411.|D7601148}} f. 483.</ref> | ||
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| + | Frederick was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on the Retired List some time in 1919, reverting to the Retired List on 1 May, 1919.<ref>Frederick Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/38/411.|D7601148}} f. 483.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 09:21, 13 July 2017
Captain (retired) George Charles Frederick, C.B.E. (2 August, 1855 – 5 January, 1951) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Frederick spoke French very well. Late in his career, R/A Stimson would write that Frederick's "invariable courtesy" and tact earned him "a very high esteem".
Frederick was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 16 April, 1879.[1]
Frederick was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1893. As a commander, he worked with the Hydrographer of the Navy, first as a surveying officer and then being appointed Chief Civil Assistant to the Hydrographer on 18 June, 1897 vice George William Underhill.[2]
Frederick was placed on the Retired List on 30 January, 1901.[3]
Frederick was appointed to a position overseeing shipping in Liverpool in August of 1914. Though not much is recorded of his contributions, he was awarded a C.B.E. for services in connection with the War, gazetted 7 January, 1918.[4]
Post-War
Frederick was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List some time in 1919, reverting to the Retired List on 1 May, 1919.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Arthur M. Field |
Captain of H.M.S. Dart 5 Jan, 1889[6] |
Succeeded by Robert W. Glennie |
Footnotes
- ↑ Frederick Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/38/411. f. 483.
- ↑ Frederick Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/38/411. f. 483.
- ↑ Frederick Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/38/411. f. 483.
- ↑ Frederick Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/38/411. f. 483.
- ↑ Frederick Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/38/411. f. 483.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 215.
