Henry Gosset Vereker
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Commander (retired) Henry Gosset Vereker, (6 April, 1871 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Vereker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 November, 1892.
He was appointed as torpedo officer in the battleship H.M.S. Revenge from 29 October, 1901.
In May 1903, he was "not specially recommended" by Captain F. W. Fisher. Vereker persisted, and obtained a moderately positive evaluation from his successor, Captain Edward E. Bradford in May of 1904 which noted Vereker's skills in the French language and "good" torpedo work. Vereker elected to retire on 16 August, 1904.
Vereker was promoted to the rank of Commander on 6 April, 1911.
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| Preceded by Algernon Walker-Heneage |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 74 15 Jun, 1897 |
Succeeded by Frederick S. Litchfield |
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