Edward Geldard Stanley
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Captain Edward Geldard Stanley, D.S.C., R.N., Retired (31 May, 1889 – 23 June, 1942) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Devonport, the son of Lt. A. Stanley of R.N. Barracks, Devonport.
Stanley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1911.
Post-War
Stanley was appointed in command of the submarine L 56 on 1 May, 1919.[1]
Stanley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December, 1919.
Stanley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1925.
Stanley was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Captain on 9 July, 1935.
World War II
Reverted as medically unfit on 21 October, 1941.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. L 56 1 May, 1919[2] |
Succeeded by James A. P. Blackburn |
| Preceded by Charles G. Brodie |
Captain of H.M.S. M 1 10 Jul, 1922[3] |
Succeeded by Alec M. Carrie |
| Preceded by Alexander B. Greig |
Captain of H.M.S. Alecto 7 Sep, 1924[4] |
Succeeded by Charles H. Allen |
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