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| + | On 6 February, 1866, he was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23068/pages/773 no. 23068. p. 773.] 9 February, 1866.</ref> | ||
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Morant was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 13 February, 1873.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23948/pages/637 no. 23948. p. 637.] 14 February, 1873.</ref> | Morant was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 13 February, 1873.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23948/pages/637 no. 23948. p. 637.] 14 February, 1873.</ref> | ||
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Admiral SIR George Digby Morant, K.C.B., Royal Navy (8 August, 1837 – 13 February, 1921) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 6 February, 1866, he was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
Morant was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 February, 1873.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23068. p. 773. 9 February, 1866.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23948. p. 637. 14 February, 1873.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Digby Morant" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 15 February, 1921. Issue 42645, col C, pg. 13.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
