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Revision as of 13:27, 25 March 2022
Captain R.N.R. (retired) Robert Love Alexander, D.S.O., R.D. (21 March, 1879 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Born in Edinburgh.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 12 November, 1910.[1]
Alexander was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 25 on 14 July, 1917.[2]
On 14 March 1918, Alexander was awarded the D.S.O.. On 19 September he was mentioned in despatches.[3]
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 12 November, 1918.[4]
Post-War
Alexander was demobilised on 1 March, 1919. On 9 October, he was awrded the R.D..[5]
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 27 December, 1922.[6]
In 1925, he received a three day course in anti-gas.
Alexander was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Captain R.N.R. on 21 March, 1929.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Cosmo M. Graham |
Captain of H.M.S. Stag 16 Nov, 1915[8][9] – 14 Jul, 1917[10] |
Succeeded by Cecil R. Treweek |
| Preceded by Lionel J. G. Anderson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 25 14 Jul, 1917[11][12] – 28 Feb, 1919[13] |
Succeeded by Alexander S. Douglas |
| Preceded by James L. Livesey |
Captain of H.M.S. H 32 20 Sep, 1940[14] – 23 Feb, 1941[15] |
Succeeded by Bevil G. Heslop |
Footnotes
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398d-k.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
