Alfred Taylor Dale
Admiral Alfred Taylor Dale, Royal Navy (26 September, 1840 – 14 November, 1925) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Dale served on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief at the capture of Peiho forts in May, 1858, for which he was awarded the China Medal with Taku clasp.
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 4 April, 1870.[1]
Dale was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1876.[2]
Dale was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 September, 1891, vice Barnardiston.[3]
After the Kruger Telegram and the increase of tensions with the German Empire a Particular Service Squadron was formed, consisting of Revenge, Royal Oak, Gibraltar, Charybdis, Hermione, and six torpedo boat destroyers. Dale hoisted his flag in Revenge on 14 January, 1896, and the squadron remained in commission until 21 October.[4]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 16 September, 1897, vice Nicholson.[5]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, Dale was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 24 May, 1905.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23605. p. 2099. 8 April, 1870.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 24400. p. 5. 2 January, 1877.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26203. p. 4987. 22 September, 1891.
- ↑ Clowes. VII. p. 435.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26892. p. 5162. 17 September, 1897.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27801. p. 4031. 6 June, 1905.
Bibliography
- "Admiral A. T. Dale" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 16 November, 1925. Issue 44120, col D, pg. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
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