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| − | '''Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} '''Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton''', (22 December, 1848 – 21 April, 1921) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
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| − | + | Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the [[Royal Humane Service's Silver Medal]] in 1869 as a {{SubRN}}, and added a clasp to the award in 1872.{{NLJul76|p. 458}} | |
| − | Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | Brenton was | + | Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 3 September, 1872. |
| − | Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | |
| − | + | Incredibly, Brenton was awarded a second clasp to his R.H.S. Silver Medal in 1876.{{NLJul76|p. 458}} | |
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| + | Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1886. | ||
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| + | He resigned the service on 30 November, 1891. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 19:38, 16 February 2020
Commander Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton, (22 December, 1848 – 21 April, 1921) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the Royal Humane Service's Silver Medal in 1869 as a Sub-Lieutenant, and added a clasp to the award in 1872.[1]
Brenton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 September, 1872.
Incredibly, Brenton was awarded a second clasp to his R.H.S. Silver Medal in 1876.[2]
Brenton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.
He resigned the service on 30 November, 1891.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alaric F. Grant |
Captain of H.M.S. Merlin 3 May, 1883[3] – 19 Sep, 1885 |
Succeeded by William McC. Maturin |
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