George Fiott Day R.N.
George Fiott Day R.N.
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George Fiott Day R.N. | Explanation |
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Date (from) | (Date to) | Personal |
17 September 1855 | | Carried out a single-handed reconnaissance within the enemy's lines at Genitchi, Sea of Azov, for which he was later awarded a Victoria Cross. |
16 June 1856 | | Legion of Honour |
29 May 1875 | | C.B. (Companion of the Bath) |
18 December 1876 | | Died (at Weston-Super-Mare) |
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Date | Rank |
13 December 1845 | Lieutenant |
19 November 1855 | Commander |
20 August 1861 | Captain |
14 February 1867 | Retired Captain |
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Date from | Date to | Service |
12 November 1851 | | Lieutenant and commander in Locust, south-east coast of America, then Woolwich |
February 1855 | | Lieutenant and commander in Recruit, Black Sea during the Russian War |
26 May 1856 | | Commander in Firefly, west coast of Africa |
20 September 1859 | 1 January 1862 | Commander in Sphinx (from commissioning at Portsmouth), East Indies and China |