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| − | '''Evelyn William Shirley''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CaptRN}} '''Evelyn William Shirley''', (30 November, 1840 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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| − | + | Shirley was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 17 April, 1862. | |
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| − | Shirley was | + | Shirley was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 4 June, 1877. In September 1879 he meted out severe punishment in ''Belleisle'' which the Admiralty deemed "injudicious". |
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| − | + | Shirley was placed on the Retired List at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 7 December, 1887. | |
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Revision as of 13:11, 25 September 2019
Captain Evelyn William Shirley, (30 November, 1840 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Shirley was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 17 April, 1862.
Shirley was promoted to the rank of Commander on 4 June, 1877. In September 1879 he meted out severe punishment in Belleisle which the Admiralty deemed "injudicious".
Shirley was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Captain on 7 December, 1887.
See Also
Bibliography
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| Preceded by Wollaston C. Karslake |
Captain of H.M.S. Merlin 16 Nov, 1875[1] |
Succeeded by Orford Churchill |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1876). p. 190.
