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{{CommRN}} (retired) '''Francis Henry Eldred Shipton''', R.N. (29 April, 1862 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''Francis Henry Eldred Shipton''', O.B.E., R.N. (29 April, 1862 – 12 April, 1937) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born in Yorkshire, the son of Reverend P. M. Shipton. | |||
Shipton was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 26 January, 1884. | |||
Placed on the Retired List as unfit on 15 May, 1884. | |||
Shipton was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 26 January, 1892. | |||
Shipton was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} in recognition of his wartime service on 11 November, 1918. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Revision as of 23:20, 9 February 2021
Commander (retired) Francis Henry Eldred Shipton, O.B.E., R.N. (29 April, 1862 – 12 April, 1937) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Yorkshire, the son of Reverend P. M. Shipton.
Shipton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 26 January, 1884.
Placed on the Retired List as unfit on 15 May, 1884.
Shipton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 26 January, 1892.
Shipton was promoted to the rank of Commander in recognition of his wartime service on 11 November, 1918.
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Senior Naval Officer, Littlehampton before Jul, 1917[1] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by ? |
Naval Transport Officer in Charge, Littlehampton before Dec, 1918[2] |
Succeeded by ? |
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