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| − | '''Edward Gilbert Francis Law''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Edward Gilbert Francis Law''', ( – 15 August, 1912) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. [[Edward Francis Bold Law]] was his son. |
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| − | + | Court Martialed for being drunk in January 1863, Law was dismissed the ship ''Forte'', severely reprimanded and lost twelve months' seniority. By November, his conduct was reported as satisfactory. | |
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| − | + | However, in January 1865, he lost three more months' for misconduct. | |
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| − | Law was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Law was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 June, 1869. |
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| − | + | Retired due to age with rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 January, 1899. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 09:40, 16 March 2020
Commander (retired) Edward Gilbert Francis Law, ( – 15 August, 1912) served in the Royal Navy. Edward Francis Bold Law was his son.
Life & Career
Court Martialed for being drunk in January 1863, Law was dismissed the ship Forte, severely reprimanded and lost twelve months' seniority. By November, his conduct was reported as satisfactory.
However, in January 1865, he lost three more months' for misconduct.
Law was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 June, 1869.
Retired due to age with rank of Commander on 30 January, 1899.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Firefly 12 Mar, 1880[1] |
Succeeded by Robert D. B. Bruce |
| Preceded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
Captain of H.M.S. Orwell 3 Jul, 1884[2] – mid 1887 |
Succeeded by Charles H. Cochran |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1883). p. 211.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1887) Corrected to 20 March, 1887. p. 222.
