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Admiral Archibald James Pocklington, Royal Navy, Retired (9 June, 1851 – 16 October, 1922) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 March, 1874.[1]

Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Commander on 21 June, 1887.[2]

Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1894.[3]

He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 3 June, 1913.[4]

Footnotes

  1. London Gazette: no. 24082. p. 1923. 31 March, 1874.
  2. London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
  3. London Gazette: no. 26534. p. 4154. 20 July, 1894.
  4. London Gazette: no. 28725. p. 3914. 3 June, 1913.

Bibliography

  • "Death of Admiral Pocklington" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 18 October, 1922. Issue 43165, col B, pg. 18.

Service Records