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Revision as of 15:32, 31 July 2012
Vice-Admiral John Edric Blaxland, Royal Navy, Retired (13 May, 1847 – 20 July, 1935) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
For services rendered during the operations in Egypt, Blaxland was specially promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 18 November, 1882.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1890.[2]
He was appointed command of Hood on 4 September, 1900.[Citation needed]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 1 September, 1907.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25169. p. 5173. 17 November, 1882.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26121. p. 4. 2 January, 1891.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28056. p. 6019. 3 September, 1907.
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral J. E. Blaxland" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 22 July, 1935. Issue 47122, col B, pg. 14.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
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