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Jeffreys was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 12 May, 1908, vice [[Andrew Kennedy Bickford|Bickford]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28138/pages/3669 no. 28138. p. 3669.] 19 May, 1908.</ref> In accordance with the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 18 May.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28140/pages/3883 no. 28140. p. 3883.] 26 May, 1908.</ref> | Jeffreys was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 12 May, 1908, vice [[Andrew Kennedy Bickford|Bickford]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28138/pages/3669 no. 28138. p. 3669.] 19 May, 1908.</ref> In accordance with the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 18 May.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28140/pages/3883 no. 28140. p. 3883.] 26 May, 1908.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:21, 13 May 2014
Admiral Edmund Frederick Jeffreys, C.V.O., Royal Navy (1 October, 1846 – 19 March, 1925) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Jeffreys was appointed in command of the Hecla on 6 November, 1888.[1]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 1 June, 1893.[Citation needed]
On the occasion of the King's visit to Ireland Jeffreys was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) on 11 August, 1903.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 September, 1904, vice Harris.[3]
Jeffreys was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 12 May, 1908, vice Bickford.[4] In accordance with the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 18 May.[5]
Bibliography
- "Admiral E. F. Jeffreys" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 24 March, 1925. Issue 43918, col B, p. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Arthur K. Wilson |
Assistant Director of Torpedoes 1889 – 1893 |
Succeeded by William H. May
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| Preceded by Henry C. Kane |
Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes 1897 – 1901 |
Succeeded by William H. May
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| Preceded by Atwell P. M. Lake |
Senior Officer on the Coast of Ireland 1901 – 1904 |
Succeeded by Angus MacLeod
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Hector B. Stewart |
Captain of H.M.S. Hecla 17 Jul, 1885 – ? |
Succeeded by Edwin J. P. Gallwey |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Hood 1 Jun, 1893 – ? |
Succeeded by Charles C. Drury |
| Preceded by Archibald L. Douglas |
Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 9 Nov, 1895 – ? |
Succeeded by William H. May |
| Preceded by Henry C. Kane |
Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes 18 Aug, 1897 – ? |
Succeeded by William H. May |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 25 October, 1888. Issue 32526, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27586. p. 5058. 11 August, 1903.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27715. p. 6044. 20 September, 1904.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28138. p. 3669. 19 May, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28140. p. 3883. 26 May, 1908.
