Difference between revisions of "Alexander Attwood Gordon"

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Alexander Attwood Gordon (22 March, 1870 – 14 April, 1904) served in the Royal Navy.

Born in Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope.

Gordon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1892.

Gordon retired unfit due to neurasthenia on 30 August, 1902.

Gordon died of cirrhosis of the liver due to excessive use of spirits in 1904, though he had never been reported for having an issue with drink.

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-'''Alexander Attwood Gordon''' ( &ndash; ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
+'''Alexander Attwood Gordon''' (22 March, 1870 &ndash; 14 April, 1904) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
 ==Life & Career==
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+Born in Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope.
-Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on
+Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1892.
-Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on
+Gordon retired unfit due to neurasthenia on 30 August, 1902.
+Gordon died of cirrhosis of the liver due to excessive use of spirits in 1904, though he had never been reported for having an issue with drink.
-Gordon was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on
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 ==See Also==
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Naval Appointments
Preceded by Henry Thompson	Captain of H.M.S. Daring 1 Feb, 1897^[1]	Succeeded by Michael Horrigan
Preceded by Henry D. Wilkin	Captain of H.M.S. Sparrow 15 Nov, 1900^[2] – early 1901	Succeeded by Odiarne U. Coates