Alvin Coote Corry

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]}

In March, 1901, he was appointed in command of the second class battleship Camperdown.^[4]

Corry was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King Edward VII on 23 July, 1901, vice Curzon-Howe.^[5]

On 14 February, 1902, Corry was appointed as Captain in Charge of Medway Fleet Reserve.^[6]

Corry was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 31 August, 1903.^[7]

↑ 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.
↑ Naval and Military Intelligence The Times (London). Friday, 1 March 1901. Issue 36391, p. 11.
↑ The London Gazette: no. 27350. p. 5738. 30 August, 1901.
↑ Corry Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 235.
↑ 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.

"Rear-Admiral A. C. Corry" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 26 January, 1907. Issue 38240, col A, p. 10.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Arthur C. B. Bromley	Captain of H.M.S. Hood 9 Dec, 1898 – ?	Succeeded by John E. Blaxland
Preceded by Tynte F. Hammill	Captain of H.M.S. Camperdown Mar, 1901 – ?	Succeeded by Frederic E. E. Brock
Preceded by Robert W. Craigie	Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard 2 Sep, 1905 – ?	Succeeded by George A. Giffard