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| + | On 17 November, 1865, the Board expressed its approval of Oxley's "active, energetic & zealous conduct while employed in the suppression of the Rebellion of the Blacks in Jamaica", following praise by Captain [[Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey|de Horsey]]. | ||
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| + | On 11 February, 1868 a Court Martial reprimanded Oxley for an incident in which a coal lighter was swamped and three lives were lost. | ||
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In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 5 February, 1872]], Oxley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} with seniority of 6 February of that year.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23826/pages/510 no. 23826. p. 510.] 9 February, 1872.</ref> | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 5 February, 1872]], Oxley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} with seniority of 6 February of that year.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23826/pages/510 no. 23826. p. 510.] 9 February, 1872.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 13 October 2017
Admiral Charles Lister Oxley, Royal Navy (17 October, 1841 – 21 July, 1920) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Promoted to Lieutenant with seniority of 7 November, 1861, Oxley obtained a first cvlass certificate in gunnery on 30 August, 1864.
On 17 November, 1865, the Board expressed its approval of Oxley's "active, energetic & zealous conduct while employed in the suppression of the Rebellion of the Blacks in Jamaica", following praise by Captain de Horsey.
On 11 February, 1868 a Court Martial reprimanded Oxley for an incident in which a coal lighter was swamped and three lives were lost.
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Oxley was promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 6 February of that year.[1]
Oxley was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 October, 1879.[2]
Oxley was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1895.[3]
Oxley was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 January, 1901.[4] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 16 June, 1904, vice Kerr.[5] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, he was placed on the Retired List on 17 October, 1906.[6]
Bibliography
- "Admiral C. L. Oxley" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 23 July, 1920. Issue 42470, col C, p. 17.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alfred T. Dale |
Captain of H.M.S. Conquest 3 Jul, 1885[7] – early 1889[Fact Check] |
Succeeded by William H. Henderson |
| Preceded by Charles S. Cardale |
Captain of H.M.S. Agamemnon 6 Aug, 1890[8] – 1891 |
Succeeded by Charles Johnstone |
| Preceded by New Command |
Second-in-Command, China Station 7 May, 1896[9] |
Succeeded by Charles C. P. FitzGerald |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24780. p. 6317. 7 November, 1879.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26585. p. 7. 1 January, 1895.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27262. p. 4. 1 January, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27692. p. 4259. 5 July, 1904.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27959. p. 7017. 19 October, 1906.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 202.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 196.
- ↑ Oxley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 992.
