Examples of Commissioned Officers’ Service Registers
Source: PRO: ADM 6/50 - ‘Service sheets’ Commissioned Appointments from 1785 to 1803
In rough alphabetical order, all information in this volume is to be found elsewhere. Importantly, although partially printed, the handwritten entries are small and difficult to read
Source: PRO: ADM 196/37 - All commissioned executive officers plus midshipmen and naval cadets 1846-67 (compiled and entries)
William L. Miller, Lieutenant with a seniority of 8th October 1841
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Date of Notes |
Nature of Service and Remarks |
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2 May 1841 |
"Vernon," |
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31 July 1846 |
Lieutenant + Commr of the "Dolphin," |
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5 March 1847 |
Paid off |
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14 January 1848 |
"Wellesley," |
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27 February 1850 |
Vice Admiral the Earl of Dundonald reporting his having broken his arrest and escaped, charges of a disgraceful nature having been preferred against him |
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8 Sepr 1850 Died |
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N.B. WELLESLEY was then currently the flagship for the North American and West Indies station
Source: PRO: ADM 196/74 - Commissioned Officers of the Civil Branch (and Warrant Officers) 1848 Part I - Surnames beginning A-J
These volumes (that are microfilmed) are in alphabetical order and handwritten. In negative format, these entries can be very difficult to read.
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Mr William Achindachy Afsistant Engineer12 Dec. 1834 Fisgard 1st Clafs - 17 Jan 49 "Driver" 1st Clafs |
Source: PRO: ADM 196/54 Folio 17
Oscar William Tottie
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Date and Place of Birth: |
11th October 1891 |
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Name and Profession of Father: |
W.K. Tottie Esq Gentleman |
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Dates of Orders and Commissions |
Rewards and Distinctions |
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15th May 1909 Midshipman 15 June 1912 Sub Lieutenant 15 March 1914 Lieutenant |
Gained 3 months time on passing out |
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Examinations |
Special Attainments, &c. |
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Exam. for Lieut. ______ Date |
Seamanship 2 cl. Navigation . 2 cl.Gunnery ... 2 cl.Torpedo . ..2 cl. Engineering..2 cl. Voluntary ...2 cl. |
712 marks680 marks 607 marks 714 marks 659 marks marks |
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SPECIAL REPORTS OR SERVICE June 10 Assisted (N) offr 2 mos = 1/8/12 commenced E.R. training = Canc Granted Deck W/K cert 30/4/13.Commenced E/R traing 10/3/13 = 30/10/13 Appn to qualify in Engineering noted = Telegram 13/2/14 has been granted E.R. cert = Granted E.R. Cert 27.12.13 = Contributed towards good results obtained in Battle Practice and Gunlaying test 1913 . Lost on sinking of "Aboukir" by German Submarine, 22 Septr, 1914 |
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Station |
Date of Appointment |
Date of Discharge |
Cause |
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Training ????? |
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15/9/04 |
15/5/09 |
Passed Out |
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Commonwealth |
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15/5/09 |
15.9.10 |
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Viking (by CinC) |
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15.9.10 |
15.11.10 |
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New Zealand |
CinC |
15.11.10 |
15.5.11 |
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Inflexible |
Home |
15.5.11 |
13.5.12 |
Exams |
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Temeraire |
1 Cr Sq |
18.6.12 |
19.11.12 |
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Hercules |
2nd Sq |
19.11.12 |
3.13 |
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King George V |
2 Sq |
3.13 |
24.12.13 |
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Hecla for Firedrake Reappd in lieu of Sub Lt |
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24.12.13 16.3.14 |
} 14.4.14 } |
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President to qualify in (E) |
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14.4.14 |
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Pembroke appd tempy Aboukir |
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1.7.14 7.14 |
1.10.14 Test ???? |
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Aboukir (E.R. duty) |
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1.8.14 |
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The limitations of ‘word’ as a programme does not lend itself to heavily formatted documents in a landscape format. There were also reports on general conduct; ability; professional knowledge (specifying and particular branch); whether of temperate habits; special knowledge (languages, drawing &c.); remarks mentioning any special defects or high qualifications as regards zeal, judgement, physical qualities, &c., and if recommended for advancement; and name of officer who made the report(s).
He received VGs for conduct, ability and professional knowledge. He is stated as knowing French and German; was zealous and reliable; as well as showing tact and good judgement with men.
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