Difference between revisions of "Charles Sedgfield Donner"
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| − | {{CaptRN}} '''Charles Sedgfield Donner''', R.N. ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Charles Sedgfield Donner''', R.N. ( – 17 May, 1892) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | In 1867, Donner was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal]] for lifesaving.{{NLJul76|p. 459}} | |
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| + | Donner was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 June, 1869. | ||
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| + | He married in March 1873. Matrimony may have disagreed with him, as on 27 May he was surveyed at Plymouth Hospital, suffering from acute mania. he was discharged, "cured", on 27 July. | ||
| + | Donner was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882. | ||
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| + | Donner was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 21 June, 1887. | ||
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| + | Died of apoplexy. | ||
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Revision as of 10:50, 20 February 2020
Captain Charles Sedgfield Donner, R.N. ( – 17 May, 1892) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In 1867, Donner was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal for lifesaving.[1]
Donner was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 June, 1869.
He married in March 1873. Matrimony may have disagreed with him, as on 27 May he was surveyed at Plymouth Hospital, suffering from acute mania. he was discharged, "cured", on 27 July. Donner was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.
Donner was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.
Died of apoplexy.
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by The Hon. Assheton G. Curzon-Howe |
Captain of H.M.S. Boadicea 7 May, 1891[2] – May, 1892[3][4] |
Succeeded by George A. Giffard |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1876). p. 459.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 205.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 205.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 204.
