William Wilson
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William Wilson ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Wilson assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Endymion in August, 1896.[1]
He was appointed in command of the second class battleship Anson on 1 October, 1897.[2]
Wilson was appointed in command of the battleship Resolution on 1 June, 1900.[3]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edward H. Gamble |
Captain of H.M.S. Endymion Aug, 1896[4] – ? |
Succeeded by George A. Callaghan |
| Preceded by William F. S. Mann |
Captain of H.M.S. Anson 1 Oct, 1897[5] – ? |
Succeeded by William B. Fisher |
| Preceded by Charles R. Arbuthnot |
Captain of H.M.S. Resolution 1 Jun, 1900[6] – ? |
Succeeded by Alexander W. Chisholm-Batten |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 224.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 4 May, 1900. Issue 36133, col G, p. 7.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 224.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 4 May, 1900. Issue 36133, col G, p. 7.
