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As a {{MidRN}} and {{SubRN}} during 1921-23, Elkins served in {{UK-Hood}}, {{UK-Wryneck}}, {{UK-WildSwan}} and again in {{UK-Hood}}. | As a {{MidRN}} and {{SubRN}} during 1921-23, Elkins served in {{UK-Hood}}, {{UK-Wryneck}}, {{UK-WildSwan}} and again in {{UK-Hood}}. | ||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 December, 1924. | Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 15 December, 1924.{{UBAlly|824}} | ||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 15 December, 1932.{{UBAlly|824}} | ||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on | |||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on | Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1937.{{UBAlly|824}} | ||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on | |||
==World War II== | |||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1942.{{UBAlly|824}} | |||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 8 July, 1952.{{UBAlly|824}} | |||
Elkins was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 13 June, 1955. He retired on 30 December, 1958.{{UBAlly|824}} | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 19:37, 5 October 2021
Vice-Admiral SIR Robert Francis Elkins, C.B., K.C.B. (12 January, 1903 – 1985) served in the Royal Navy.
As with many men born c. 1899 or later, his Service Records at The National Archives do not reflect activity between 1931 and 1939 or so.
Life & Career
As a Midshipman and Sub-Lieutenant during 1921-23, Elkins served in Hood, Wryneck, Wild Swan and again in Hood.
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 December, 1924.[1]
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 December, 1932.[2]
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1937.[3]
World War II
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1942.[4]
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 8 July, 1952.[5]
Elkins was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 13 June, 1955. He retired on 30 December, 1958.[6]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Douglas Young-Jamieson |
Captain of H.M.S. Bideford 12 Sep, 1939 – 16 Apr, 1940 |
Succeeded by John Hugh Lewes |
| Preceded by Stephen H. Carlill |
Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 11 Apr, 1950 – 12 Apr, 1952 |
Succeeded by Varyl C. Begg |
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