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{{SIR}} '''Melvill Willis Ward, Baronet''', D.S.C., R.N. (25 May, 1885 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} (emergency) {{SIR}} '''Melvill Willis Ward, Baronet''', D.S.C., R.N. (25 May, 1885 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born in Woolwich. | Born in Woolwich. | ||
On 9 February 1906 he was appointed to the {{UK-VictoriaAndAlbert|f=tp}}. | On 9 February 1906 he was appointed to the {{UK-VictoriaAndAlbert|f=tp}}.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
On 31 August, 1906 Commodore of H.M. Yachts reported he was unable to recommend Ward for promotion, as he had left the deck for over an hour while officer of the watch at a time when the Queen was aboard. | On 31 August, 1906 Commodore of H.M. Yachts reported he was unable to recommend Ward for promotion, as he had left the deck for over an hour while officer of the watch at a time when the Queen was aboard.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
On 19 October, 1906, his resignation was accepted. | On 19 October, 1906, his resignation was accepted.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
On 7 August, 1914, Ward was placed on the Emergency List at the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 30 July, 1907. | On 7 August, 1914, Ward was placed on the Emergency List at the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 30 July, 1907.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
Ward was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 July, 1915. | Ward was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 July, 1915.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
Ward was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on the Emergency List on 8 May, 1946. | ==World War II== | ||
Ward was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on the Emergency List on 8 May, 1946.<ref>Ward Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/49/276.|}} f. ?.</ref> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 9 June 2021
Commander (emergency) SIR Melvill Willis Ward, Baronet, D.S.C., R.N. (25 May, 1885 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Woolwich.
On 9 February 1906 he was appointed to the Royal yacht H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert.[1]
On 31 August, 1906 Commodore of H.M. Yachts reported he was unable to recommend Ward for promotion, as he had left the deck for over an hour while officer of the watch at a time when the Queen was aboard.[2]
On 19 October, 1906, his resignation was accepted.[3]
On 7 August, 1914, Ward was placed on the Emergency List at the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 30 July, 1907.[4]
Ward was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 July, 1915.[5]
World War II
Ward was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Emergency List on 8 May, 1946.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William F. Sells |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 109 5 Dec, 1905[7] – 9 Feb, 1906[8] |
Succeeded by Frederick C. Corbyn |
Footnotes
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
- ↑ Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
