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Palmer was appointed in command of the {{UK-Thames|f=t}} on 14 January, 1914.{{NLApr14|p. 382}} | Palmer was appointed in command of the {{UK-Thames|f=t}} on 14 January, 1914.{{NLApr14|p. 382}} | ||
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On 21 May, 1916, Palmer was appointed in command of the {{UK-Juno|f=t}}.{{NLFeb19|p. 824}} | On 21 May, 1916, Palmer was appointed in command of the {{UK-Juno|f=t}}.{{NLFeb19|p. 824}} | ||
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+ | Palmer was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1917.<ref>Palmer Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/46.|D7603298}} f. 46.</ref> | ||
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+ | In late 1924, Palmer was admitted to Plymouth Naval Hospital to be observed for a digestive disease. He was declared fit on 15 November. He returned in 1926 with bronchial complaints, being returned to health on 5 May.<ref>Palmer Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/46.|D7603298}} f. 46.</ref> | ||
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+ | Palmer was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 25 March, 1929 and placed on the Retired List the following day.<ref>Palmer Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/46.|D7603298}} f. 46.</ref> | ||
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+ | Palmer was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 11 February, 1934.<ref>Palmer Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/46.|D7603298}} f. 46.</ref> | ||
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+ | Palmer offered his services in 1937, but his further involvement with the service seems only to be intermittent admittances to Haslar Naval Hospital for gastric ulcers.<ref>Palmer Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/46.|D7603298}} f. 46.</ref> | ||
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Vice-Admiral Alexander Robinson Palmer, R.N. (23 May, 1879 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 January, 1900.[1]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1911.[2]
Palmer was appointed in command of the submarine Thames on 14 January, 1914.[3]
Great War
On 21 May, 1916, Palmer was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Juno.[4]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1917.[5]
Post-War
In late 1924, Palmer was admitted to Plymouth Naval Hospital to be observed for a digestive disease. He was declared fit on 15 November. He returned in 1926 with bronchial complaints, being returned to health on 5 May.[6]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 25 March, 1929 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[7]
Palmer was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 11 February, 1934.[8]
Palmer offered his services in 1937, but his further involvement with the service seems only to be intermittent admittances to Haslar Naval Hospital for gastric ulcers.[9]
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Apsley D. M. Cherry |
Captain of H.M.S. Hazard 4 Apr, 1911[10] – 23 Nov, 1911[11] |
Succeeded by Charles J. C. Little |
Preceded by William R. Napier |
Captain of H.M.S. Thames 23 Nov, 1911[12] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Brodie |
Preceded by Charles G. Brodie |
Captain of H.M.S. Thames 14 Jan, 1914[13] |
Succeeded by George B. Lewis |
Preceded by Charles J. C. Little |
Captain of H.M.S. Arrogant 10 Feb, 1915[14] |
Succeeded by Henry Spencer |
Preceded by Drury St. A. Wake |
Captain of H.M.S. Juno 21 May, 1916[15] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by John L. Pearson |
Captain of H.M.S. Triad 10 Feb, 1922[16] |
Succeeded by Ernest W. Leir |
Preceded by Algernon H. C. Candy |
Captain of H.M.S. Defiance 4 Jul, 1924[17] |
Succeeded by Eric G. Robinson |
Preceded by James W. Murray |
Captain of H.M.S. Argus 17 Jan, 1927[18][19] – Jun, 1928[20] |
Succeeded by Cyril St. C. Cameron |
Footnotes
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 382.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 824.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ Palmer Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/46. f. 46.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1911). p. 323.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1912). pp. 323, 385.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1912). p. 385.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 382.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392e.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 824.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 823.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 231.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Murray Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/245. ff. 248.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.