John Denison
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Admiral John Denison, D.S.O., Royal Navy (25 May, 1853 – 9 March, 1939) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Denison was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1891.[1]
Denison was promoted to the rank of Captain on 13 May, 1896.[2]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Montagu on 28 July, 1903.[3]
Flag Rank
Denison was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 7 December, 1913, and placed on the Retired List on 8 December.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26239. p. 3. 1 January, 1892.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26744. p. 3180. 29 May, 1896.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 9 July, 1903. Issue 37128, col F, pg. 5.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28780. p. 9083. 9 December, 1913.
Bibliography
- "Admiral John Denison" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 10 March, 1939. Issue 48250, col D, pg. 18.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/19.
| Naval Offices | ||
| Preceded by Gerald W. Russell |
Captain Superintendent of Pembroke Dockyard 1904 – 1906 |
Succeeded by Henry C. Kingsford |
