Evelyn Robert Le Marchant

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Admiral Evelyn Robert Le Marchant, D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (25 January, 1858 – 11 February, 1949) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1896.[1]

Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1902.[2]

Le Marchant was appointed in command of the Hogue on 20 December, 1906.[3]

Great War

He was appointed a companion of the Distinguished Service Order on 1 January, 1918.[4]

Retirement

Le Marchant was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 23 October, 1917,[5] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 16 May, 1921.[6]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 3. 1 January, 1897.
  2. ↑ London Gazette: no. 27512. p. 3. 2 January, 1903.
  3. ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 10 November, 1906. Issue 38174, col B, pg. 13.
  4. ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 86. 1 January, 1918.
  5. ↑ London Gazette: no. 30369. p. 11474. 6 November, 1917.
  6. ↑ London Gazette: no. 32329. p. 4004. 20 May, 1921.

Bibliography

  • "Admiral E. R. Le Marchant" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 14 February, 1949. Issue 51305, col E, pg. 6.

Service Records

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