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Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the [[Royal Humane | Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the [[Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal]] in 1869 as a {{SubRN}}, and added a clasp to the award in 1872.{{NLJul76|p. 458}} | ||
Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 3 September, 1872. | Brenton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 3 September, 1872. | ||
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Commander Reginald Orme Brenton Carey Brenton, (22 December, 1848 – 21 April, 1921) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Brenton must have been a fearless man. He earned the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal in 1869 as a Sub-Lieutenant, and added a clasp to the award in 1872.[1]
Brenton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 September, 1872.
Incredibly, Brenton was awarded a second clasp to his R.H.S. Silver Medal in 1876.[2]
Brenton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1886.
He resigned the service on 30 November, 1891.
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| Preceded by Alaric F. Grant |
Captain of H.M.S. Merlin 3 May, 1883[3] – 19 Sep, 1885 |
Succeeded by William McC. Maturin |
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