Edward George Shortland
From The Dreadnought Project
Admiral Edward George Shortland, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (2 November, 1855 – 7 April, 1929) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1900.[1]
Shortland was advanced to Admiral on the Retired List on 25 August, 1918.[2]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27211. p. 4433. 17 July, 1900.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 30881. p. 1039. 3 September, 1918.
Bibliography
- "Admiral E. G. Shortland" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 11 April, 1929. Issue 45174, col C, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.