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− | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''George Augustus Giffard''', C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 February, 1849 – 23 September, 1925) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] '''George Augustus Giffard''', C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 February, 1849 – 23 September, 1925) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. From 1862 until his retirement in 1913, he served in a variety of capacities including a voyage to the Arctic. |
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On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop {{UK-1Wanderer}}.{{NLMar91|p. 266}} He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26121/pages/4 no. 26121. p. 4.] 2 January, 1891.</ref> | On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop {{UK-1Wanderer}}.{{NLMar91|p. 266}} He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1890.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26121/pages/4 no. 26121. p. 4.] 2 January, 1891.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 19 October 2019
Admiral George Augustus Giffard, C.M.G., Royal Navy (20 February, 1849 – 23 September, 1925) was an officer of the Royal Navy. From 1862 until his retirement in 1913, he served in a variety of capacities including a voyage to the Arctic.
Life & Career
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 18 August, 1870.
Promoted to the rank of Commander dated 29 June, 1883.
On 1 July, 1887, Giffard was given command of the sloop Wanderer.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1890.[2]
In April 1896, he assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Fox.
Giffard was appointed Commodore, Second Class in the Newfoundland Fisheries Division on 23 February, 1899.[3]
He was appointed as captain of the battleship Hannibal on 10 May, 1902.[4]
Flag Rank
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 October, 1903, vice Rolfe.[5]
Giffard was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 5 February, 1907.[6] He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 1 September, vice Groome.[7]
Giffard was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 19 July, 1911, vice Barlow,[8] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 16 May, 1913.[9]
He was admitted to Haslar Hospital on 7 September, 1921 and was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He was required to return in October, 1924 and have an inguinal colostomy performed. Whether this helped or not, he lived another eleven months, dying on 23 September, 1925.[10]
Bibliography
- "Admiral G. A. Giffard" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 24 September, 1925. Issue 44075, col E, p. 15.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 197/17.
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 10 February, 1899. Issue 35749, col E, p. 11.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27603. p. 6088. 6 October, 1903.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28056. p. 6019. 3 September, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28515. p. 5432. 21 July, 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28720. p. 3591. 20 May, 1913.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 266.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 516.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 204.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 304.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 265.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 5 February, 1907. Issue 38248, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.
- ↑ Giffard Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 514.