George Ainslie Rooke
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Captain (retired) George Ainslie Rooke, R.N. (10 October, 1875 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain Eustace Rooke was born in 1875.
Rooke's promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in June, 1897 was accelerated due to good examinations.
Rooke was promoted to the rank of Commander in June, 1909.
Placed on the Retired List at his own request on 30 June, 1912.
Reverted to the Retired List on 28 June, 1919, postdated to August.
Rooke was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of wartime service, dated 11 November, 1918.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis E. Travers |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 78 7 Jul, 1896 |
Succeeded by Ambrose M. Peck |
| Preceded by Hubert H. Holland |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 68 8 Jul, 1896[1] |
Succeeded by Alexander H. Quicke |
| Preceded by Thomas Henderson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 100 15 Sep, 1898[2] – c. May, 1901[Inference] |
Succeeded by James C. S. Hughes |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 3 July, 1896; pg. 12.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1901). p. 276.
