Hilary Gustavus Andoe

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Admiral SIR Hilary Gustavus Andoe, K.C.B., Royal Navy (19 February, 1841 – 11 February, 1905) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the latter half of the 19th Century and first few years of the 20th.

Life & Career

In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Andoe was promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 6 February of that year.[1]

Andoe was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1894.[2]

In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Andoe was placed on the Retired List on 19 February, 1901.[3] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 16 June, 1904.[4]

Andoe was knighted and appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 26 June, 1902.[5]

Footnotes

  1. London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
  2. London Gazette: no. 26471. p. 7580. 29 December, 1893.
  3. London Gazette: no. 27288. p. 1350. 22 February, 1901.
  4. London Gazette: no. 27692. p. 4259. 5 July, 1904.
  5. London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27448. p. 4189. 26 June, 1902.

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir H. G. Andoe" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 13 February, 1905. Issue 37629, col B, pg. 4.

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