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Revision as of 15:33, 22 May 2015
Captain Harold Christian, Royal Navy (28 September, 1867 – ?) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Christian was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1891.[1] On 31 December, 1901, he was promoted to the rank of Commander.[2]
On 20 January, 1904, Christian was appointed Commander of H.M.S. Excellent,[3] an appointment which, said James, was "to our utter astonishment, and the astonishment of the whole fleet …"[4]
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
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| Preceded by Henry F. G. Talbot |
Captain of H.M.S. Perseus ? |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Robert E. Vaughan |
Captain of H.M.S. Brilliant 13 Sep, 1914[5] |
Succeeded by Colin K. MacLean |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 15.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 30 January, 1904. Issue 37304, col D, p. 12.
- ↑ James. The Sky was Always Blue. p. 52.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 285.
