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| − | On 24 August, 1880, Parr was appointed Commander of the frigate ''Inconstant'', soon to become flag ship of the Detached Squadron for Particular Service under Rear-Admiral [[Richard James Meade, Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam|The Earl of Clanwilliam]]. | + | On 24 August, 1880, Parr was appointed Commander of the frigate ''Inconstant'', soon to become flag ship of the Detached Squadron for Particular Service under Rear-Admiral [[Richard James Meade, Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam|The Earl of Clanwilliam]].{{NLJun81|p. 218}} |
Parr was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 21 June, 1887.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25712/pages/3365 no. 25712. p. 3365.] 21 June, 1887.</ref> | Parr was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 21 June, 1887.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25712/pages/3365 no. 25712. p. 3365.] 21 June, 1887.</ref> | ||
| − | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Melpomene|f=t}} on 17 June, 1890. | + | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Melpomene|f=t}} on 17 June, 1890.{{NLApr91|p. 235}} |
Parr was appointed command of the battleship {{UK-PrinceGeorge|f=t}} on 26 November, 1896.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 12 November, 1896. Issue '''35046''', col D, p. 6.</ref> | Parr was appointed command of the battleship {{UK-PrinceGeorge|f=t}} on 26 November, 1896.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 12 November, 1896. Issue '''35046''', col D, p. 6.</ref> | ||
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Admiral Alfred Arthur Chase Parr, F.R.G.S., Royal Navy, Retired (14 June, 1849 – 20 February, 1914) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 24 August, 1880, Parr was appointed Commander of the frigate Inconstant, soon to become flag ship of the Detached Squadron for Particular Service under Rear-Admiral The Earl of Clanwilliam.[1]
Parr was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.[2]
He was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Melpomene on 17 June, 1890.[3]
Parr was appointed command of the battleship battleship Prince George on 26 November, 1896.[4]
He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.[5]
Flag Rank
On 24 May, 1901, he was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, vice Wilson.[6] Admiral Sir John Fisher, Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, recommended Parr as Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard in succession to Burges Watson.[7]
Parr was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 5 July, 1905, vice Jackson.[8] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, dated 8 March, 1906.[9] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908.[10]
Bibliography
- "Admiral A. A. C. Parr" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 27 February, 1914. Issue 40458, col E, p. 11.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Parr Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Melpomene 17 Jun, 1890[11] |
Succeeded by Henry Leah |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Prince George 26 Nov, 1896[12] |
Succeeded by Arthur Barrow |
| Preceded by Reginald F. H. Henderson |
Captain of Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve 28 Jun, 1899[13] |
Succeeded by George A. Callaghan |
| Preceded by Charles C. Drury |
Vice-President of the Ordnance Committee 5 Jun, 1902[14] |
Succeeded by Randolph F. O. Foote |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1881). p. 218.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 235.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 12 November, 1896. Issue 35046, col D, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27318. p. 3637. 28 May, 1901.
- ↑ Fisher to Fawkes. Copy of letter of 20 October, 1901. Fisher Papers. Churchill Archives Centre. FISR 1/2/97.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27814. p. 4700. 7 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27894. p. 1794. 13 March, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 235.
- ↑ Parr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1003.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 16 June, 1899. Issue 35857, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ Parr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1005.
