Difference between revisions of "Algernon Robert Smithwick"
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| − | + | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 October, 1907.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> | |
| − | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | + | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 October, 1915.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> |
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| + | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1919.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
| − | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | + | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1927.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> |
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| − | Smithwick was appointed in command of the {{UK-Concord|f=t}} in December, 1930. | + | Smithwick was appointed in command of the {{UK-Concord|f=t}} in December, 1930.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> |
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| + | Smithwick was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 10 January, 1939 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.<ref>Smithwick Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/50/310.|D7604722}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 13:51, 17 July 2017
Rear-Admiral Algernon Robert Smithwick, D.S.O., R.N. (3 April, 1887 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 October, 1907.[1]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 October, 1915.[2]
Post-War
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1919.[3]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1927.[4]
Smithwick was appointed in command of the light cruiser Concord in December, 1930.[5]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 January, 1939 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.[6]
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry F. Besant |
Captain of H.M.S. Bluebell 1 Feb, 1924[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Edward McC. W. Lawrie |
Captain of H.M.S. Sandhurst ? – 1 Aug, 1930[8] |
Succeeded by Francis H. G. Walker |
| Preceded by Marshal L. Clarke |
Captain of H.M.S. Concord Dec, 1930[9] |
Succeeded by Hubert Ardill |
| Preceded by Aubrey T. Tillard |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 15 Oct, 1932 – 7 Mar, 1935[10] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Stuart |
Footnotes
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 219.
- ↑ Superseded that day. Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/73. f. 79.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Stuart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/3. f. 3.
