William Cadman
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Commander William Cadman, (1 April, 1879 – 9 July, 1917) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Yorkshire.
Cadman was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1901.
After completing an appointment in Redpole, Cadman spent a year in Majestic and four and a half years in Sirius on the China Station. He then spent four years as a Lieutenant in command of four separate destroyers. In 1907, Panther collided with Union Dock at Cromarty, eliciting a caution from the Admiralty.
Cadman was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1910.
Cadman was appointed to Vanguard as her executive officer on 1 January, 1914. He fought in her at the Battle of Jutland and died when she blew up in harbour on 9 July, 1917.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Lionel J. G. Anderson |
Captain of H.M.S. Teazer 10 Nov, 1905 – 2 Jan, 1906 |
Succeeded by William F. Blunt |
| Preceded by Hubert S. Cardale |
Captain of H.M.S. Blackwater 2 Jan, 1906 – 23 Jan, 1906 |
Succeeded by Charles Tibbits |
| Preceded by Osmond J. Prentis |
Captain of H.M.S. Vixen 23 Jan, 1906[1] – 12 Mar, 1907 |
Succeeded by Reginald C. L. Owen |
| Preceded by Reginald C. L. Owen |
Captain of H.M.S. Panther 12 Mar, 1907[2] – 17 Feb, 1910 |
Succeeded by Arthur M. Lecky |
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