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==Captain== | ==Captain== | ||
For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 25 May, 1897.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26856/pages/2929 no. 26856. p. 2929.] 25 May, 1897.</ref> | For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 25 May, 1897.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26856/pages/2929 no. 26856. p. 2929.] 25 May, 1897.</ref> | ||
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+ | In September 1901, Rees assumed command of the {{UK-Amphitrite|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | ||
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Hood|f=t}} on 25 June, 1903.{{CN}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Hood|f=t}} on 25 June, 1903.{{CN}} | ||
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==Retirement== | ==Retirement== | ||
In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 22 June, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28262/pages/4767 no. 28262. p. 4767.] 22 June, 1909.</ref> On 19 May, 1912, he was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28610/pages/3686 no. 28610. p. 3686.] 21 May, 1912.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29340/pages/10509 no. 29340. p. 10509.] 26 October, 1915.</ref> | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 22 June, 1909.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28262/pages/4767 no. 28262. p. 4767.] 22 June, 1909.</ref> On 19 May, 1912, he was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28610/pages/3686 no. 28610. p. 3686.] 21 May, 1912.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29340/pages/10509 no. 29340. p. 10509.] 26 October, 1915.</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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− | *"Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue '''45261''', col C, | + | *"Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue '''45261''', col C, p. 19. |
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==Papers== | ==Papers== | ||
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− | *[http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/491903.html Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum.] | + | *[http://collections.rmg.co.uk/archive/objects/491903.html Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum.] For a detailed list see [[Rees Papers at the National Maritime Museum]]. |
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==Service Records== | ==Service Records== | ||
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− | * | + | *{{TNA|ADM 196/39.|D7601682}} |
− | * | + | *{{TNA|ADM 196/19.|D7589838}} |
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+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[George Morris Henderson|George M. Henderson]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Thetis (1890)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Thetis'']]'''<br>21 Jun, 1899<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref> – 8 Jun, 1901<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Julian Charles Allix Wilkinson|Julian C. A. Wilkinson]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''New Command'''|'''[[H.M.S. Ariadne (1898)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Ariadne'']]'''<br>16 Jul, 1901<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref> – 23 Aug, 1901<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Montague Edward Browning|Montague E. Browning]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[William Blake Fisher|William B. Fisher]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Amphitrite (1898)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Amphitrite'']]'''<br>17 Sep, 1901<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref> – 20 Mar, 1902<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Windham|Charles Windham]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Leslie Creery Stuart|Leslie C. Stuart]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Collingwood (1882)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Collingwood'']]'''<br>8 Apr, 1902<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref> – 24 Jun, 1903<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''?'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Robert Swinburne Lowry|Robert S. Lowry]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Hood (1891)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Hood'']]'''<br>25 Jun, 1903<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref> – 19 Feb, 1904<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Edward Guy Wright Davy|Edward G. W. Davy]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[John Gorham Hewitt|John G. Hewitt]]'''|'''[[H.M.S. Wallaroo (1890)|Captain of H.M.S. ''Wallaroo'']]'''<br>15 Sep, 1904{{NLOct04|p. 397}}|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Herbert James Ogilvy Millar|Herbert J. O. Millar]]'''}} | ||
+ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[John George Mostyn Field|John G. M. Field]]'''|'''[[Sydney|Naval Officer in Charge, Sydney]]'''<br>15 Sep, 1904<ref>Stokes Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/39.}} f. 1096.</ref> – 29 Jun, 1907<ref>Rees Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/19.}} f. 436.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Lionel Napier|Charles L. Napier]]'''}} | ||
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Revision as of 17:26, 8 August 2019
Admiral William Stokes Rees, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (20 January, 1853 – 20 July, 1929) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Contents
Life & Career
Rees was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 28 October, 1877.[1]
He was appointed to the Undaunted on 18 February, 1890.[2]
Rees was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[3]
Captain
For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of Captain on 25 May, 1897.[4]
In September 1901, Rees assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Amphitrite.[5]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 25 June, 1903.[Citation needed]
Flag Rank
Rees was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 16 February, 1907, vice Bridgeman.[6]
Retirement
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 22 June, 1909.[7] On 19 May, 1912, he was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List.[8] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.[9]
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue 45261, col C, p. 19.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Rees Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by George M. Henderson |
Captain of H.M.S. Thetis 21 Jun, 1899[10] – 8 Jun, 1901[11] |
Succeeded by Julian C. A. Wilkinson |
Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Ariadne 16 Jul, 1901[12] – 23 Aug, 1901[13] |
Succeeded by Montague E. Browning |
Preceded by William B. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Amphitrite 17 Sep, 1901[14] – 20 Mar, 1902[15] |
Succeeded by Charles Windham |
Preceded by Leslie C. Stuart |
Captain of H.M.S. Collingwood 8 Apr, 1902[16] – 24 Jun, 1903[17] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Robert S. Lowry |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 25 Jun, 1903[18] – 19 Feb, 1904[19] |
Succeeded by Edward G. W. Davy |
Preceded by John G. Hewitt |
Captain of H.M.S. Wallaroo 15 Sep, 1904[20] |
Succeeded by Herbert J. O. Millar |
Preceded by John G. M. Field |
Naval Officer in Charge, Sydney 15 Sep, 1904[21] – 29 Jun, 1907[22] |
Succeeded by Charles L. Napier |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24574. p. 2637. 19 April, 1878.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 4 February, 1890. Issue 32926, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26239. p. 3. 1 January, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2929. 25 May, 1897.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27998. p. 1281. 22 February, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28262. p. 4767. 22 June, 1909.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28610. p. 3686. 21 May, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29340. p. 10509. 26 October, 1915.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 397.
- ↑ Stokes Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1096.
- ↑ Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/19. f. 436.