William Ward (Royal Navy officer)
Admiral The Hon. William John Ward (9 December 1829 – 20 November 1900) was a Royal Navy officer who became Admiral Superintendent of the Malta Dockyard.
William Ward | |
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| Born | 9 December 1829 |
| Died | 20 November 1900 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Malta Dockyard |
Naval career
Born the son of Edward Southwell Ward, 3rd Viscount Bangor, Ward joined the Royal Navy in 1843.[1] Promoted to rear admiral on 23 July 1880, he became Admiral Superintendent of the Malta Dockyard in March 1885.[2] He was promoted to vice admiral on 7 July 1886 and to full admiral on 5 April 1892.[3]
References
- "William John Ward". William Loney. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- The Navy List. (September, 1885). p. 305.
- "No. 26279". The London Gazette. 15 April 1892. p. 2252.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by William Graham |
Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 1885–1887 |
Succeeded by Robert Douglas |
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