Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey
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Admiral SIR Algernon Frederick Rous de Horsey, K.C.B., Royal Navy (25 July, 1827 – 22 October, 1922) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
De Horsey was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 7 May, 1875, vice Osborn.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 27 November, 1879, vice Inglefield.[2]
He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 29 April, 1885, vice Ryder.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 24208. p. 2627. 14 May, 1875.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 24787. p. 6939. 28 November, 1879.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25466. p. 1984. 1 May, 1885.
Bibliography
- "Doyen of the Navy" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 23 October, 1922. Issue 43169, col A, pg. 12.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/1.
