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Revision as of 08:14, 14 August 2017
Vice-Admiral William Samuel Greive, born William Samuel Brown, Royal Navy (2 January, 1831 – 29 October, 1891) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Grieve was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 17 February, 1884, vice Hamilton.[1]
Grieve was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 14 July, 1889, vice Brandreth.[2] In accordance with the provisions of the Orders in Council of 22 February, 1870, and 5 August, 1875, he was placed on the Retired List on 13 August, at his own request.[3]
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 31 October, 1891. Issue 33470, col D, p. 9.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/16.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25320. p. 895. 22 February, 1884.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25955. p. 3895. 19 July, 1889.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25965. p. 4460. 16 August, 1889.
