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In July, 1871, Coxon was eighteenth-ranked of twenty candidates who passed the entrance examinations, but who were not amongst the thirty-five taken in.  He was told he was welcome to try again in the coming November testing cycle.<ref>"Naval Intelligence."  ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.</ref>
In July, 1871, Coxon was eighteenth-ranked of twenty candidates who passed the entrance examinations, but who were not amongst the thirty-five taken in.  He was told he was welcome to try again in the coming November testing cycle.<ref>"Naval Intelligence."  ''The Times'' (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.</ref>


Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 29 June, 1883.
Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 29 June, 1883.<ref>Coxon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38/283.}}  f. 245.</ref>


Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1898.
Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1898.<ref>Coxon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38/283.}}  f. 245.</ref>


Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 31 December, 1913.
Coxon was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} (retired) on 31 December, 1913.<ref>Coxon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38/283.}}  f. 245.</ref>


Coxon altered his last name to "Cary" by Royal Warrant in 1917.
Coxon altered his last name to "Cary" by Royal Warrant in 1917.<ref>Coxon Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38/283.}}  f. 248.</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 18:17, 2 August 2021

Captain (retired) Lionel Henry St. Croix Coxon, R.N. (14 September, 1858 – 26 May, 1929) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

In July, 1871, Coxon was eighteenth-ranked of twenty candidates who passed the entrance examinations, but who were not amongst the thirty-five taken in. He was told he was welcome to try again in the coming November testing cycle.[1]

Coxon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 29 June, 1883.[2]

Coxon was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1898.[3]

Coxon was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) on 31 December, 1913.[4]

Coxon altered his last name to "Cary" by Royal Warrant in 1917.[5]

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
? 		Captain of H.M. T.B. 27
7 Jul, 1887[6] 		Succeeded by
Henry A. Lyall
Preceded by
Percy S. St. John 		Captain of H.M.S. Cormorant
1 Oct, 1902[7] – Aug, 1904 		Succeeded by
Hastings F. Shakespear

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.
  2. ↑ Coxon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/283. f. 245.
  3. ↑ Coxon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/283. f. 245.
  4. ↑ Coxon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/283. f. 245.
  5. ↑ Coxon Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/283. f. 248.
  6. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 July, 1887. Issue 32114, col C, p. 12.
  7. ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 245.


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