Hugh James Orr
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Commander Hugh James Orr, R.N., Retired (21 January, 1878 – 19 April, 1946) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Orr was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 November, 1899.[1]
In June 1906, Captain Tudor wrote that as gunnery officer in Challenger, Orr had been "[z]ealous as regards shooting, but unmethodical in his gunnery duties."[2]
Orr was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 November, 1907.[3]
Retired at his own request on 13 May 1912.[4]
Orr was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 21 January, 1918.[5]
World War II
Reverted to the Retired List on 21 July, 1944.[6]
World War II
Reverted to the Retired List on 29 July 1944.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edwyn S. Alexander-Sinclair |
Captain of H.M.S. Violet 21 Jul, 1903[7] – 24 Jul, 1903 |
Succeeded by Anselan J. B. Stirling |
| Preceded by Henry C. R. Brocklebank |
Captain of H.M.S. Electra 14 Jul, 1904[8] |
Succeeded by Philip R. Thresher |
Footnotes
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ Orr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/457. f. 527.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Thursday, 16 July, 1903. Issue 37134, col D, p. 8.
- ↑ "Appointments for the Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 09, 1904; pg. 12; Issue 37442.
