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{{CommRN}} (emergency) {{SIR}} '''Melvill Willis Ward, Baronet''', D.S.C., R.N. (25 May, 1885 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
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On 31 August, 1906 Commodore of H.M. Yachts reported he was unable to recommend Ward for promotion, as he had left the deck for over an hour while officer of the watch at a time when the Queen was aboard.<ref>Ward Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref>
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On 19 October, 1906, his resignation was accepted.<ref>Ward Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref>
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On 7 August, 1914, Ward was placed on the Emergency List at the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 30 July, 1907.<ref>Ward Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref>
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==World War II==
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Ward was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on the Emergency List on 8 May, 1946.<ref>Ward Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 7 April 2022

Commander (emergency) SIR Melvill Willis Ward, Baronet, D.S.C., R.N. (25 May, 1885 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Woolwich.

On 9 February 1906 he was appointed to the Royal yacht H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert.[1]

On 31 August, 1906 Commodore of H.M. Yachts reported he was unable to recommend Ward for promotion, as he had left the deck for over an hour while officer of the watch at a time when the Queen was aboard.[2]

On 19 October, 1906, his resignation was accepted.[3]

On 7 August, 1914, Ward was placed on the Emergency List at the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 30 July, 1907.[4]

Ward was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 July, 1915.[5]

World War II

Ward was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Emergency List on 8 May, 1946.[6]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
William F. Sells 		Captain of H.M. T.B. 109
5 Dec, 1905[7] – 9 Feb, 1906[8] 		Succeeded by
Frederick C. Corbyn
Preceded by
John L. Pearson 		Royal Naval Officer, Teignmouth and Torquay
1 Sep, 1944[9] – 30 Nov, 1944[10] 		Succeeded by
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  2. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  3. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  4. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  5. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  6. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  7. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  8. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  9. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  10. ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.

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