Charles John Balfour
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Rear-Admiral Charles John Balfour (3 October, 1841 – 19 January, 1902) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Balfour was promoted to the rank of Captain on 26 June, 1866.[1]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List dated 3 October, 1896.[2] He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 16 September, 1897.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23132. p. 3736. 29 June, 1866.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26785. p. 5609. 17 September, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26892. p. 5162. 17 September, 1897.
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by C. C. Penrose FitzGerald |
Captain Superintendent of Pembroke Dockyard 1895 – 1896 |
Succeeded by Burges Watson
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