James Henry Thomas Burke

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Captain James Henry Thomas Burke, C.B., R.N. (28 March, 1853 – 12 May, 1902) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Burke was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 January, 1877.

Burke was promoted to the rank of Commander on 21 June, 1887.

Burke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1894.

Burke died of paralysis on 12 May 1902 while appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Orlando.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Randolph F. O. Foote
Inspector of Warlike Stores
1 Nov, 1895[1] – 16 Feb, 1899[2]
Succeeded by
Hugh P. Williams
Preceded by
Frederic W. Fisher
Captain of H.M.S. Orlando
16 Feb, 1899[3][4] – 12 May, 1902[5]
Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. Burke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/198.
  2. Burke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/198.
  3. Burke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/198.
  4. The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 287.
  5. Burke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/198.