James Browning Young
From The Dreadnought Project
Captain (retired) James Browning Young, (5 February, 1847 – 24 March, 1926) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Young was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 6 February, 1872.[1]
On 13 July, 1876, he jumped into the sea to save a Royal Marine Artillery gunner.[2]
Young was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.[3]
Young was retired on account of age with the rank of Captain on 5 September, 1897.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis W. Sanders |
Captain of H.M.S. Starling 5 Jan, 1885[5] |
Succeeded by Alfred W. Paget |
| Preceded by Ernest N. Rolfe |
Captain of H.M.S. Pylades 27 Mar, 1890[6][7] – 6 Jan, 1893[8] |
Succeeded by Horace R. Adams |
Footnotes
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
- ↑ The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 238.
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1892). p. 246.
- ↑ Young Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39/553. f. 146.
