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| − | {{ | + | {{CommRNR}} (retired) '''Robert Love Alexander''', D.S.O., R.D. (21 March, 1879 – ) served in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. |
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| − | + | Alexander was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRNR}} on 12 November, 1910.<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | |
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Alexander was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB25|f=t}} on 14 July, 1917.{{NLDec18|p. 956}} | Alexander was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB25|f=t}} on 14 July, 1917.{{NLDec18|p. 956}} | ||
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| + | On 14 March 1918, Alexander was awarded the D.S.O.. On 19 September he was mentioned in despatches.<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | ||
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| + | Alexander was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRNR}} on 12 November, 1918.<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1919, Alexander was awarded the R.D..<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | ||
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| + | Alexander was promoted to the rank of {{CommRNR}} on 27 December, 1922.<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1925, he received a three day course in anti-gas. | ||
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| + | Alexander was placed on the Retired List with the rank of {{CaptRNR}} on 21 March, 1929.<ref>Alexander Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/54/144.|C14618634}} f. 144.</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 20:43, 21 April 2017
Commander R.N.R. (retired) Robert Love Alexander, D.S.O., R.D. (21 March, 1879 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 12 November, 1910.[1]
Alexander was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 25 on 14 July, 1917.[2]
On 14 March 1918, Alexander was awarded the D.S.O.. On 19 September he was mentioned in despatches.[3]
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 12 November, 1918.[4]
Post-War
In 1919, Alexander was awarded the R.D..[5]
Alexander was promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 27 December, 1922.[6]
In 1925, he received a three day course in anti-gas.
Alexander was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Captain R.N.R. on 21 March, 1929.[7]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Cosmo M. Graham |
Captain of H.M.S. Stag 16 Nov, 1915[8] – 14 Jul, 1917[9][10] |
Succeeded by Cecil R. Treweek |
| Preceded by Lionel J. G. Anderson |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 25 14 Jul, 1917[11] |
Succeeded by Alexander S. Douglas |
Footnotes
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ Alexander Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/54/144. f. 144.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398d-k.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 911.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 956.
