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In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]] Gordon was placed on the Retired List on 20 May, 1891.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26164/pages/2726 no. 26164. p. 2726.] 22 May, 1891.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26203/pages/4987 no. 26203. p. 4987.] 22 September, 1891.</ref> | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]] Gordon was placed on the Retired List on 20 May, 1891.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26164/pages/2726 no. 26164. p. 2726.] 22 May, 1891.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26203/pages/4987 no. 26203. p. 4987.] 22 September, 1891.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 10:07, 13 May 2014
Vice-Admiral William Elrington Gordon, Royal Navy, Retired (20 May, 1831 – 7 July, 1897) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Gordon was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 5 July, 1885.[1]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870 Gordon was placed on the Retired List on 20 May, 1891.[2] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 10 September, 1891.[3]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 10 July, 1897. Issue 35252, col B, p. 15.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/13.
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| Preceded by John O. Hopkins |
Admiral Superintendent, Portsmouth Dockyard 6 Aug, 1888 – ? |
Succeeded by John A. Fisher |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25490. p. 3240. 14 July, 1885.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26164. p. 2726. 22 May, 1891.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26203. p. 4987. 22 September, 1891.
