William Ward (Royal Navy officer)
| William Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 December 1829 |
| Died | 20 November 1900 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Malta Dockyard |
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.
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.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26279. p. 2252. 15 April 1892. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Graham |
Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard 1885–1887 |
Succeeded by Robert Douglas |
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