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We remember Edward George Shortland
We remember Edward George Shortland
Timeline
Timeline
1855
birth
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2nd November 1855
1914
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral (Retired)
Transport Staff
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November 1914
service
Royal Navy
Retired Vice Admiral
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service
Royal Navy
Admiral
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Shortland |
| Source | 8755317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Retired Vice Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Transport Staff | Rear Admiral (Retired) |
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Mentioned in Despatches by Sir John FrenchLondon Gazette 16 February 1915 Supplement:29072 Page:1647
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches by Sir John French | Fife3190 |
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