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Corry was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1890.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26080/pages/4536 no. 26080. p. 4536.] 19 August, 1890.</ref> | Corry was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1890.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26080/pages/4536 no. 26080. p. 4536.] 19 August, 1890.</ref> | ||
He was appointed command of | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Hood|f=t}} on 9 December, 1898.{{CN}} | ||
Corry was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice [[Assheton Gore Curzon-Howe|Curzon-Howe]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27350/pages/5738 no. 27350. p. 5738.] 30 August, 1901.</ref> | Corry was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice [[Assheton Gore Curzon-Howe|Curzon-Howe]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27350/pages/5738 no. 27350. p. 5738.] 30 August, 1901.</ref> | ||
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Rear-Admiral Alvin Coote Corry, Royal Navy (23 October, 1849 – 25 January, 1907) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 5 February, 1872, Corry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 29 December, 1871.[1]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[2]
Corry was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1890.[3]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Hood on 9 December, 1898.[Citation needed]
Corry was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice Curzon-Howe.[4]
Flag Rank
Corry was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 31 August, 1903.[5]
Corry was appointed Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard on 2 September, 1905.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23826. p. 510. 9 February, 1872.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26080. p. 4536. 19 August, 1890.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27350. p. 5738. 30 August, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27594. p. 5542. 4 September, 1903.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 September, 1905. Issue 37802, col D, p. 8.
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral A. C. Corry" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 January, 1907. Issue 38240, col A, pg. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Robert W. Craigie |
Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard 1905 – 1907 |
Succeeded by George A. Giffard |
