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Corry was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25123/pages/3031 no. 25123. p. 3031.] 30 June, 1882.</ref> | Corry was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25123/pages/3031 no. 25123. p. 3031.] 30 June, 1882.</ref> | ||
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Rear-Admiral Alvin Coote Corry, Royal Navy (23 October, 1849 – 25 January, 1907) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Corry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 29 December, 1871.[1]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[2]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1890.[3]
Corry was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice Curzon-Howe.[4]
Corry was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 2 September, 1905.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26080. p. 4536. 19 August, 1890.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27350. p. 5738. 30 August, 1901.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 September, 1905. Issue 37802, col D, pg. 8.
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral A. C. Corry" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 January, 1907. Issue 38240, col A, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.