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| − | + | Bruce-Gardyne was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} dated 15 October, 1913.<ref>Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/319.|}} f. 132.</ref> | |
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| + | Bruce-Gardyne was Gunnery Officer of {{UK-Tiger}} at the beginning of the [[First World War]], though in March 1915 following a Court of Enquiry into the poor shooting the battlecruiser was performing, the Commander-in-Chief called for Bruce-Gardyne's replacement. He was removed on 9 March. | ||
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| + | After some time at {{UK-Excellent}}, Bruce-Gardyne was appointed as gunnery officer in {{UK-MarshalNey}} on 10 July, 1915. When she paid off on 7 February, 1916, he was appointed to {{UK-Terror}}. He left this appointment on 1 March, 1918, habing been promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1917.<ref>Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/319.|}} f. 132.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1920, he was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal and Certificate]].<ref>Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/319.|}} f. 132.</ref> | ||
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| + | He was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 March, 1932.<ref>Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/319.|}} f. 132.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 6 April 2022
Captain Evan Bruce-Gardyne, D.S.O., Royal Navy (21 April, 1885 – 24 July, 1949) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Career
The son of Barrister-at-Law D. G. Bruce-Gardyne was born at 128 Sloane Street, SW, London.[1]
Bruce-Gardyne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant dated 15 October, 1905.[2]
Bruce-Gardyne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander dated 15 October, 1913.[3]
Bruce-Gardyne was Gunnery Officer of Tiger at the beginning of the First World War, though in March 1915 following a Court of Enquiry into the poor shooting the battlecruiser was performing, the Commander-in-Chief called for Bruce-Gardyne's replacement. He was removed on 9 March.
After some time at Excellent, Bruce-Gardyne was appointed as gunnery officer in Marshal Ney on 10 July, 1915. When she paid off on 7 February, 1916, he was appointed to Terror. He left this appointment on 1 March, 1918, habing been promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1917.[4]
In 1920, he was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal and Certificate.[5]
He was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 31 March, 1932.[6]
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Tuesday, 26 July, 1949. Issue 51443, col B, pg. 1.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Herbert G. Briggs |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 73 20 Nov, 1905[7] – 1906 |
Succeeded by Ennis T. R. Chambers |
| Preceded by Hugh T. England |
Captain of H.M.S. Valerian 23 Feb, 1923[8] – c. Feb, 1925[9] |
Succeeded by William A. Usher |
Footnotes
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27921. p. 4076. 12 June, 1906.
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132.
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132.
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132.
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1906). p. 399.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 277.
- ↑ Bruce-Gardyne Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/319. f. 132. Time of Year inferred from Usher.
