Pelham Aldrich
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Admiral Pelham Aldrich, C.V.O., Royal Navy (8 December, 1844 – 12 November, 1930) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Aldrich was appointed in command of the first-class protected cruiser Hawke on 16 May, 1893.[1]
Aldrich was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 1 March, 1907.[2] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 22 March, 1908.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 4 May, 1893. Issue 33942, col E, pg. 6.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28001. p. 1574. 5 March, 1907.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28122. p. 2260. 24 March, 1908.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Aldrich" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 15 November, 1930. Issue 45671, col D, pg. 14.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
