George Harris
Chief Boatswain George Harris, R.N. ( – 2 September, 1923) served in the Royal Navy.
There is another George Harris, a gunner born 9 October, 1872 who was the captain of the ships listed below.
Life & Career of the Bosun
Harris the Bosun was promoted to the rank of Boatswain on 12 May, 1880.
He was pensioned at his own request on 6 February, 1899.
Harris the Bosun was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Chief Boatswain on 27 May, 1916. He died on 2 September, 1923.
Gunner
On 17 January, 1910, the gunner Harris was appointed Gunner in Command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 89.[1] This seems to be the GUNNER named George Harris.
Harris was appointed as Gunner in Command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 80 on 13 June, 1912.[2] This seems to be the GUNNER named George Harris.
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Thomas Jackman |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 89 17 Jan, 1910[3] |
Succeeded by John Dewstowe |
Preceded by Victor I. Griffith |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 80 13 Jun, 1912[4] |
Succeeded by Albert G. T. Brown |
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