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He was appointed in command of the cruiser ''Turquoise'', on the [[East Indies Station]], on 14 September, 1887.<ref>''Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 260.</ref> | He was appointed in command of the cruiser ''Turquoise'', on the [[East Indies Station]], on 14 September, 1887.<ref>''Navy List'' (March, 1891). p. 260.</ref> | ||
| − | Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 8 June, 1905, vice [[John Fellowes|Fellowes]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27804/pages/4188 no. 27804. p. 4188.] 13 June, 1905.</ref> and placed on the Retired List on 5 July, | + | Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 8 June, 1905, vice [[John Fellowes|Fellowes]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27804/pages/4188 no. 27804. p. 4188.] 13 June, 1905.</ref> and placed on the Retired List at his own request on 5 July, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27814/pages/4700 no. 27814. p. 4700.] 7 July, 1905.</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:27, 9 May 2011
Admiral John William Brackenbury, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (30 November, 1842 – 15 March, 1918) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was appointed in command of the cruiser Turquoise, on the East Indies Station, on 14 September, 1887.[1]
Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 8 June, 1905, vice Fellowes,[2] and placed on the Retired List at his own request on 5 July, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ Navy List (March, 1891). p. 260.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27804. p. 4188. 13 June, 1905.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27814. p. 4700. 7 July, 1905.
Bibliography
- "Admiral J. W. Brackenbury" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 16 March, 1918. Issue 41739, col E, pg. 9.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
