John Douglas Edwards
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Vice-Admiral John Douglas Edwards, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (29 September, 1871 – 30 March, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Edwards was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1909.[1] On 10 January, 1910, he was appointed to H.M.S. President for service on the staff of the Inspector of Target Practice.[2]
Great War
On 15 September he was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) dated 31 May.[3]
He commanded the sloop Falmouth at the Battle of Jutland, operating as part of the Third Light Cruiser Squadron.[4]
Post-War
Edwards was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 1 March, 1926.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 29. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 12 January, 1910. Issue 39167, col B, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9070. 15 September, 1916.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 33, 46.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33139. p. 1650. 5 March, 1926.
Bibliography
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
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