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− | {{CaptRN}} '''John Knox Laird''', R.N. | + | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''John Knox Laird''', C.B., R.N. (11 May, 1867 – 21 December, 1920) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
− | + | Born in Birkenhead. | |
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− | Laird was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | + | Laird was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 October, 1890. |
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− | + | Laird was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1902. | |
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+ | Laird was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 19 January, 1911. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 27 September 2017
Captain (retired) John Knox Laird, C.B., R.N. (11 May, 1867 – 21 December, 1920) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Birkenhead.
Laird was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1890.
Laird was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1902.
Laird was promoted to the rank of Captain on 19 January, 1911.
See Also
Bibliography
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Wentworth V. Cole |
Captain of H.M.S. Magpie 2 Nov, 1899[1] |
Succeeded by Frederick R. Harrold |
Preceded by Paul W. Bush |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign 9 Feb, 1907[2] |
Succeeded by Robert G. Corbett |
Preceded by ? |
Senior Naval Officer and D.N.T.O., Aberdeen 22 Nov, 1914[3] – 21 Dec, 1920[4] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Stuart as Flag Officer in Charge, Aberdeen |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 277.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 370.
- ↑ Laird Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/448. f. 453.
- ↑ Laird Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42/448. f. 453.