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Revision as of 01:48, 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
C. C. Penrose FitzGerald
Second-in-Command,
China

1899 – 1901
Succeeded by
Harry T. Grenfell

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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