Walter Talbot Kerr

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Walter Talbot Kerr

Also known as Admiral Lord Walter Talbot Kerr.

Vice Admiral and Second Naval Lord of the Admiralty.

Fourth son of the 7th Marquess of Lothian.

Date Rank
10 August 1855 Midshipman
28 September 1858 Mate
5 September 1859 Lieutenant
3 April 1868 Commander
30 November 1872 Captain
1 January 1889 Rear-Admiral
20 February 1895 Vice-Admiral
21 March 1900 Admiral
June 1904 Admiral of the Fleet
September 1909 Retired Admiral of the Fleet

Sources: Admiralty Record of Service ADM 196/14, folio 815, and Dictionary of National Biography

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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