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Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 8 June, 1905, vice [[John Fellowes|Fellowes]],<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27804/pages/4188 no. 27804. p. 4188.] 13 June, 1905.</ref> and placed on the Retired List at his own request on 5 July, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27814/pages/4700 no. 27814. p. 4700.] 7 July, 1905.</ref> | Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 8 June, 1905, vice [[John Fellowes|Fellowes]],<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27804/pages/4188 no. 27804. p. 4188.] 13 June, 1905.</ref> and placed on the Retired List at his own request on 5 July, in accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27814/pages/4700 no. 27814. p. 4700.] 7 July, 1905.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, 13 May 2014
Admiral John William Brackenbury, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Navy (30 November, 1842 – 15 March, 1918) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On the occasion of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 June, 1887.[1] He was appointed in command of the cruiser Turquoise, on the East Indies Station, on 14 September.[2]
Flag Rank
Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 10 October, 1896, vice Stephenson.[3]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral dated 7 December, 1901, vice Stephenson.[4]
Brackenbury was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 8 June, 1905, vice Fellowes,[5] and placed on the Retired List at his own request on 5 July, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903.[6]
Bibliography
- "Admiral J. W. Brackenbury" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 16 March, 1918. Issue 41739, col E, p. 9.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Brackenbury Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
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| Preceded by John Fellowes |
Second-in-Command, Channel Squadron 1898 – 1899 |
Succeeded by Arthur D. Fanshawe
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| Preceded by Henry J. Carr |
Naval Officer in Charge, Bermuda Royal Dockyard 7 Jun, 1894 – ? |
Succeeded by William H. Pigott |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3362. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ The Navy List (March, 1891). p. 260.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26787. p. 5724. 20 October, 1896.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27387. p. 8838. 13 December, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27804. p. 4188. 13 June, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27814. p. 4700. 7 July, 1905.
