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Latest revision as of 12:05, 7 April 2022
Rear-Admiral (retired) Edwin John Pollard, (21 April, 1833 – 15 September, 1909) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Pollard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 February, 1855.
In 1858, Pollard was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.[1]
Pollard was promoted to the rank of Commander on 5 August, 1861.
Pollard was promoted to the rank of Captain on 3 April, 1868.
He was placed on the Retired List dated 1 July 1885 with the rank of Rear-Admiral.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Encounter 21 Aug, 1873[2] – 1 Sep, 1873[3] |
Succeeded by Richard Bradshaw |
| Preceded by Frederick W. Egerton |
Captain of H.M.S. Rupert 13 Jun, 1878[4] – 2 Oct, 1880 |
Succeeded by Richard D. King |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 579.
- ↑ William Loney RN
- ↑ William Loney RN
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 237.
