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| + | For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 25 May, 1897.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26856/pages/2929 no. 26856. p. 2929.] 25 May, 1897.</ref> | ||
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Rees was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29340/pages/10509 no. 29340. p. 10509.] 26 October, 1915.</ref> | Rees was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29340/pages/10509 no. 29340. p. 10509.] 26 October, 1915.</ref> | ||
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Admiral William Stokes Rees, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (20 January, 1853 – 20 July, 1929) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Captain
For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of Captain on 25 May, 1897.[1]
Rees was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2929. 25 May, 1897.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 29340. p. 10509. 26 October, 1915.
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue 45261, col C, pg. 19.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
