Philip Howard Colomb (1831 – 1899)
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Admiral Philip Howard Colomb, Royal Navy (29 May, 1831 – 13 October, 1899) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Colomb was promoted to the rank of Captain on 4 April, 1870.[1]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Colomb was placed on the Retired List on 29 May, 1886.[2] He was advanced to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 6 April, 1887.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23605. p. 2099. 8 April, 1870.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25593. p. 2638. 1 June, 1886.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25691. p. 2108. 12 April, 1887.
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Colomb" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 16 October, 1899. Issue 35961, col A, pg. 11.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/13.
Categories:
- 1831 births
- 1899 deaths
- Personalities
- Royal Navy Gunnery Officers
- Captains of H.M.S. Dryad (1866)
- Captains of H.M.S. Audacious (1869)
- Captains of H.M.S. Thunderer (1872)
- Captains of the Portsmouth Steam Reserve
- Flag Captains to the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
- Royal Navy Vice-Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers
