Edward Duffett

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Lieutenant-Commander Edward Duffett, O.B.E., R.N., Retired (18 October, 1857 – 26 February, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

His birth date was given as 3 September, 1855 before being altered by reference to Constabulary [?] Papers. Perhaps he misrepresented his age to join the service early.

Life & Career

Duffett was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 4 January, 1884.

Duffett was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 1 April, 1903.

Duffett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1908.

Retired due to age on 3 September, 1910.

Duffett was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (retired) on 1 April, 1916.

Duffett died of heart disease and bronchitis.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
John W. Renshaw
Captain of H.M.S. Hunter
30 Apr, 1903[1]
Succeeded by
William J. Scott
Preceded by
?
Captain of H.M. T.B. 115
Mar, 1905[2] – Nov, 1905
Succeeded by
William Bacon

Footnotes

  1. The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 328.
  2. The Navy List. (November, 1905). p. 400.