Victorian Naval Forces Muster | for the Colony of Victoria. (muster range 1853-1910)*
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ProfileLast Name: | Bidwell | First Name: | Alexander | Rank: | | Birth Date: | 00-00-1872 | Branch: | Naval Brigade | | Alexander Bidwell
The following is a list of the contingent as they left Perth, including ages, birthplaces, and previous services.
Alexander Bidwell, 27 years (Victoria), butcher. Served 12 months with Naval Brigade, Victoria.
The West Australian, 6 November 1899 |
* 1853 is given as the commencement date for the Victorian Navy as this is the year that Commander Lockyer (RN) went to Britain to superintend the building of HMCS Victoria. Although the Victorian Navy ended in 1901 the career of Cerbeus etc continued. In 1910 the new ships started arriving & manning levels increased.
Information & photographs of men who served in the Victorian Naval Forces is eagerly sought. Please contact the webmaster.P0WERED by: DaDaBIK
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