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He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 May, 1901, vice [[Arthur Knyvet Wilson, Third Baronet|Wilson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27318/pages/3637 no. 27318. p. 3637.] 28 May, 1901.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 24 May, 1901, vice [[Arthur Knyvet Wilson, Third Baronet|Wilson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27318/pages/3637 no. 27318. p. 3637.] 28 May, 1901.</ref> | ||
Parr was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 5 July, 1905, vice [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Jackson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27814/pages/4700 no. 27814. p. 4700.] 7 July, 1905.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28201/pages/9182 no. 28201. p. 9182.] 1 December, 1908.</ref> | Parr was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 5 July, 1905, vice [[Thomas Sturges Jackson|Jackson]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27814/pages/4700 no. 27814. p. 4700.] 7 July, 1905.</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, dated 8 March, 1906.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27894/pages/1794 no. 27894. p. 1794.] 13 March, 1906.</ref> He was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28201/pages/9182 no. 28201. p. 9182.] 1 December, 1908.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 18:35, 3 November 2011
Admiral Alfred Arthur Chase Parr, F.R.G.S., Royal Navy, Retired (14 June, 1849 – 20 February, 1914) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 24 August, 1880, Parr was appointed Commander of the frigate Inconstant, soon to become flag ship of the Detached Squadron for Particular Service under Rear-Admiral The Earl of Clanwilliam.[1]
Parr was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.[2]
He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 24 May, 1901, vice Wilson.[4]
Parr was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 5 July, 1905, vice Jackson.[5] 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, dated 8 March, 1906.[6] He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 2 December, 1908.[7]
Footnotes
- ↑ Navy List (June, 1881). p. 218.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27318. p. 3637. 28 May, 1901.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27814. p. 4700. 7 July, 1905.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27894. p. 1794. 13 March, 1906.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
Bibliography
- "Admiral A. A. C. Parr" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 27 February, 1914. Issue 40458, col E, pg. .
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
