Charles Otway Alexander
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Rear-Admiral Charles Otway Alexander, (1 January, 1888 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Newark.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 June, 1908.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 June, 1916.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1919.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1927.
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 January, 1939 and was placed on the Retired List the following day.
He commanded the Torpoint shore establishment H.M.S. Raleigh from 31 October, 1939 to 20 March, 1944, in the rank of Commodore, Second Class.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arnold Maitland-Dougall |
Fleet Torpedo Officer, Atlantic Fleet 15 Aug, 1924[1] |
Succeeded by Edward de F. Renouf |
| Preceded by Patrick E. Parker |
Deputy Director of Torpedoes and Mining 15 Mar, 1929[2] – 14 Sep, 1931[3] |
Succeeded by John F. B. Carslake |
| Preceded by John G. P. Vivian |
Captain of H.M.S. Dauntless 27 Jul, 1932[4] – 1935[5] |
Succeeded by Edward S. F. Fegen |
| Preceded by Hugh H. Rogers |
Captain in Charge, Harwich 23 Aug, 1935[6] – 27 Aug, 1937 |
Succeeded by Eric R. Corson |
| Preceded by Alan K. Scott-Moncrieff |
Captain of H.M.S. Cornwall 27 Aug, 1937[7] – 9 Jan, 1939[8] |
Succeeded by Charles F. Hammill |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 265.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/93. f. ?.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/93. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 229.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 242.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/93. f. 95.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/93. f. 95.
