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Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1904. He was placed on the Retired List "at his own request" on 12 April, 1911 and allowed to assume the rank of {{CaptRN}}. | Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1904. He was placed on the Retired List "at his own request" on 12 April, 1911 and allowed to assume the rank of {{CaptRN}}. | ||
| − | He was appointed a Companion of Distinguished Service Order on 23 May, 1917. He was appointed to the {{UK- | + | He was appointed a Companion of Distinguished Service Order on 23 May, 1917. He was appointed to the {{UK-1Boadicea|f=t}} in November, 1917.{{NLFeb19|p. 743}} |
Married to Elizabeth, he passed away in a London nursing home on 20 October, 1933 and was buried at Chieveley on 23 October. | Married to Elizabeth, he passed away in a London nursing home on 20 October, 1933 and was buried at Chieveley on 23 October. | ||
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Captain Edwin Harold Edwards, D.S.O., Royal Navy (7 December, 1871 – 20 October, 1933) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 21 July, 1892 he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 December, 1890. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1893.
Edwards was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1904. He was placed on the Retired List "at his own request" on 12 April, 1911 and allowed to assume the rank of Captain.
He was appointed a Companion of Distinguished Service Order on 23 May, 1917. He was appointed to the scout cruiser Boadicea in November, 1917.[1]
Married to Elizabeth, he passed away in a London nursing home on 20 October, 1933 and was buried at Chieveley on 23 October.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Nith 17 Oct, 1905[2] |
Succeeded by Wilmot S. Nicholson |
| Preceded by Rowland Nugent |
Captain of H.M.S. Algerine 5 Mar, 1908[3] |
Succeeded by Alexander K. Jones |
| Preceded by Arthur G. Craufurd |
Captain of H.M.S. Boadicea Nov, 1917[4] – 27 Mar, 1919[5][6] |
Succeeded by Harry W. C. Hughes |
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