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| − | Morant was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 20 June, 1895, vice [[William Henry Maxwell|Maxwell]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26637/pages/3592 no. 26637. p. 3592.] 25 June, 1895.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 13 March, 1901, vice [[Michael Culme-Seymour, Third Baronet|Culme-Seymour]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27297/pages/2021 no. 27297. p. 2021.] 22 March, 1901.</ref> | + | Morant was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 20 June, 1895, vice [[William Henry Maxwell|Maxwell]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26637/pages/3592 no. 26637. p. 3592.] 25 June, 1895.</ref> He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 13 March, 1901, vice [[Michael Culme-Seymour, Third Baronet|Culme-Seymour]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27297/pages/2021 no. 27297. p. 2021.] 22 March, 1901.</ref> In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]] he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 24 May.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27318/pages/3636 no. 27318. p. 3636.] 28 May, 1901.</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:23, 17 June 2011
Admiral SIR George Digby Morant, K.C.B., Royal Navy (8 August, 1837 – 13 February, 1921) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
On 6 February, 1866, he was promoted to the rank of Commander.[1]
Morant was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 February, 1873.[2]
Flag Rank
Morant was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 20 June, 1895, vice Maxwell.[3] He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 13 March, 1901, vice Culme-Seymour.[4] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870 he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 24 May.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23068. p. 773. 9 February, 1866.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23948. p. 637. 14 February, 1873.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26637. p. 3592. 25 June, 1895.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27297. p. 2021. 22 March, 1901.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27318. p. 3636. 28 May, 1901.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Digby Morant" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 15 February, 1921. Issue 42645, col C, pg. 13.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/70.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/37.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/14.
