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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==
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 7 April 2022

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
Preceded by
John L. Pearson
Royal Naval Officer, Teignmouth and Torquay
1 Sep, 1944[9] – 30 Nov, 1944[10]
Succeeded by
?

Footnotes

  1. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  2. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  3. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  4. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  5. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  6. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  7. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  8. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  9. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.
  10. Ward Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/276. f. ?.