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Saurin was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 August, 1912. He retired 8 April, 1913. | Saurin was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 August, 1912. He retired 8 April, 1913. | ||
− | + | Appointed in command of the gunboat ''Excellent'' from 4 May, 1915 to 27 October, 1916, Saurin participated in the bombardment of the Belgian coast from August to November 1915. | |
A promotion to Captain (retired) dated 11 November 1918 was cancelled at Saurin's own request, oddly. | A promotion to Captain (retired) dated 11 November 1918 was cancelled at Saurin's own request, oddly. |
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Commander Gerald Louis Saurin, (13 October, 1880 – 8 April, 1954) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of a Colonel M. Saurin, Gerald Saurin placed first of sixty successful candidates following examinations held on 12 June and successive days and received a naval cadetship for the July 1894 term at H.M.S. Britannia.[1]
Saurin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 6 November, 1901.
Saurin was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 August, 1912. He retired 8 April, 1913.
Appointed in command of the gunboat Excellent from 4 May, 1915 to 27 October, 1916, Saurin participated in the bombardment of the Belgian coast from August to November 1915.
A promotion to Captain (retired) dated 11 November 1918 was cancelled at Saurin's own request, oddly.
See Also
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Preceded by Sidney J. Meyrick |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 71 10 Jul, 1900 |
Succeeded by Harold N. Watson |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Cadetships In The Royal Navy." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jul 13, 1894; pg. 8; Issue 34315.