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He was appointed [[Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard]] on 31 March, 1908, in succession to Vice-Admiral [[Charles James Barlow|Charles J. Barlow]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 21 February, 1908. Issue '''38575''', col E, | He was appointed [[Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard]] on 31 March, 1908, in succession to Vice-Admiral [[Charles James Barlow|Charles J. Barlow]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 21 February, 1908. Issue '''38575''', col E, p. 7.</ref> | ||
Cross was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1910, vice [[Angus MacLeod|MacLeod]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/30 no. 28325. p. 30.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1913, vice [[George Augustus Giffard|Giffard]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28720/pages/3591 no. 28720. p. 3591.] 20 May, 1913.</ref> and, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 May.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28722/pages/3753 no. 28722. p. 3753.] 27 May, 1913.</ref> | Cross was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 1 January, 1910, vice [[Angus MacLeod|MacLeod]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/30 no. 28325. p. 30.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1913, vice [[George Augustus Giffard|Giffard]],<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28720/pages/3591 no. 28720. p. 3591.] 20 May, 1913.</ref> and, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 May.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28722/pages/3753 no. 28722. p. 3753.] 27 May, 1913.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 29 August 2012
Admiral Charles Henry Cross, Royal Navy, Retired (18 May, 1852 – 1 January, 1915) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Cross was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1887.[1]
Cross was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1 January, 1894.[2]
Cross was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 26 June, 1905, vice Rainier.[3]
Flag Rank
He was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard on 31 March, 1908, in succession to Vice-Admiral Charles J. Barlow.[4]
Cross was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 January, 1910, vice MacLeod.[5] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 16 May, 1913, vice Giffard,[6] and, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 17 May.[7]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25660. p. 6612. 31 December, 1886.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26471. p. 7580. 29 December, 1893.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27812. p. 4557. 30 June, 1905.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 21 February, 1908. Issue 38575, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 30. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28720. p. 3591. 20 May, 1913.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28722. p. 3753. 27 May, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Admiral C. H. Cross" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 2 January, 1915. Issue 40741, col D, pg. 5.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert L. Groome |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Portsmouth Reserve Division 1905 – 1906 |
Succeeded by Spencer H. M. Login |
| Preceded by Charles J. Barlow |
Admiral Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard 1908 – 1910 |
Succeeded by Robert H. S. Stokes |
