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| + | Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 January, 1886.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25545/pages/7 no. 25545. p. 7.] 1 January, 1886.</ref> | ||
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Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 22 June, 1897.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26865/pages/3443 no. 26865. p. 3443.] 22 June, 1897.</ref> | Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 22 June, 1897.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26865/pages/3443 no. 26865. p. 3443.] 22 June, 1897.</ref> | ||
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Admiral William Henry Baker Baker, O.B.E., Royal Navy, Retired (7 December, 1862 – 7 August, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 January, 1886.[1]
Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of Commander on 22 June, 1897.[2]
Captain
Baker Baker was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1903.[3]
Baker Baker was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 December, 1913.[4] He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 1 September, 1918.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25545. p. 7. 1 January, 1886.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26865. p. 3443. 22 June, 1897.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27572. p. 4187. 3 July, 1903.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28780. p. 9083. 9 December, 1913.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 30887. p. 10549. 6 September, 1918.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Baker Baker" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 9 August, 1932. Issue 46207, col D, pg. 12.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
