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Revision as of 15:10, 12 May 2014

Admiral SIR James Andrew Thomas Bruce, K.C.M.G., Royal Navy (15 July, 1846 – 25 May, 1921) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

On 9 November, 1900, Bruce was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.).[1]

Bruce was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 30 May, 1903, vice Dale.[2]

Bruce was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 8 February, 1907, vice Douglas.[3] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 16 July, 1895, he was placed on the Retired List on 2 January, 1909.[4]

Footnotes

  1. The London Gazette: no. 27245. p. 6853. 9 November, 1900.
  2. The London Gazette: no. 27561. p. 3576. 5 June, 1903.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 27993. p. 899. 8 February, 1907.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 28212. p. 131. 5 January, 1909.

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir James Bruce" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 26 May, 1921. Issue 42730, col E, p. 14.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Charles C. P. FitzGerald
Second in Command, China Station
18 Sep, 1899 – ?
Succeeded by
Harry T. Grenfell

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