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Revision as of 16:11, 28 June 2014
Admiral William Stokes Rees, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (20 January, 1853 – 20 July, 1929) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Rees was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 28 October, 1877.[1]
He was appointed to the Undaunted on 18 February, 1890.[2]
Rees was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[3]
Captain
For his services in Benin, Rees was specially promoted to the rank of Captain on 25 May, 1897.[4]
In September 1901, Rees assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Amphitrite.[5]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 25 June, 1903.[Citation needed]
Flag Rank
Rees was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 16 February, 1907, vice Bridgeman.[6]
Retirement
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 22 June, 1909.[7] On 19 May, 1912, he was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List.[8] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 24 October, 1915.[9]
Bibliography
- "Admiral W. Stokes Rees" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 22 July, 1929. Issue 45261, col C, p. 19.
Papers
- Papers in the possession of the National Maritime Museum. For a detailed list see Rees Papers at the National Maritime Museum.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William B. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Amphitrite Sep, 1901[10] – ? |
Succeeded by Charles Windham |
| Preceded by Robert S. Lowry |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 25 Jun, 1903[Citation needed] – ? |
Succeeded by Hugh P. Williams |
| Preceded by John G. M. Field |
Naval Officer in Charge, Sydney 15 Sep, 1904[11] – ? |
Succeeded by Charles L. Napier |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24574. p. 2637. 19 April, 1878.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 4 February, 1890. Issue 32926, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26239. p. 3. 1 January, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2929. 25 May, 1897.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27998. p. 1281. 22 February, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28262. p. 4767. 22 June, 1909.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28610. p. 3686. 21 May, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29340. p. 10509. 26 October, 1915.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Stokes Rees Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1096.
