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{{CaptRN}} '''Alfred Spalding Russell''', (7 July, 1897 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CaptRN}} '''Alfred Spalding Russell''', (7 July, 1897 – 29 August, 1945) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
The son of J. Russell, Esq., a civil engineer. | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | In August 1914, Russell was plucked from the Training Establishment and appointed to the {{UK-RoyalArthur|f=t}}. In December, he was appointed to {{UK-QueenElizabeth|f=p}}. On 18 August 1916 he was appointed to {{UK-Valiant}}. | ||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 February, 1918 and re-appointed to ''Valiant'', destined to remain in her until 3 January, 1920.<ref>Russell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/134.|}} f. 134.</ref> | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 February, 1926.<ref>Russell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/134.|}} f. 134.</ref> | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1931.<ref>Russell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/134.|}} f. 134.</ref> | |||
Russell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1938.<ref>Russell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/134.|}} f. 134.</ref> | |||
Beginning in 1944, Russell was starting to deal with an apparent case of Hodgkins disease. He was admitted to Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar on 3 August, 1945 with lymphadema and died on the 29th.<ref>Russell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/119/134.|}} f. 134.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 13:45, 3 May 2021
Captain Alfred Spalding Russell, (7 July, 1897 – 29 August, 1945) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of J. Russell, Esq., a civil engineer.
In August 1914, Russell was plucked from the Training Establishment and appointed to the first class protected cruiser Royal Arthur. In December, he was appointed to H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. On 18 August 1916 he was appointed to Valiant.
Russell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 February, 1918 and re-appointed to Valiant, destined to remain in her until 3 January, 1920.[1]
Russell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 February, 1926.[2]
Russell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1931.[3]
Russell was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1938.[4]
Beginning in 1944, Russell was starting to deal with an apparent case of Hodgkins disease. He was admitted to Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar on 3 August, 1945 with lymphadema and died on the 29th.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Louis H. K. Hamilton |
Captain of H.M.S. Delhi Feb, 1940[6] – Mar, 1941[7] |
Succeeded by Allan T. G. C. Peachey |
| Preceded by Alfred J. L. Phillips |
Captain of H.M.S. Norfolk 20 Jan, 1942 – 12 Mar, 1942 |
Succeeded by Edward G. H. Bellars |
| Preceded by Richard Shelley |
Captain of H.M.S. Suffolk 15 Dec, 1943 – May, 1944[8] |
Succeeded by William F. H. C. Rutherford |
Footnotes
- ↑ Russell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/134. f. 134.
- ↑ Russell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/134. f. 134.
- ↑ Russell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/134. f. 134.
- ↑ Russell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/134. f. 134.
- ↑ Russell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/134. f. 134.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
