| Sir Paul Bush | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1855 |
| Died | March 15, 1930 (aged 74) |
| Place of birth | Duloe, Cornwall |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1859 - 1916 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS St George Cape of Good Hope Station |
| Battles/wars | Mahdist War |
| Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
Vice Admiral Sir Paul Warner Bush KCB MVO (21 September 1855 – 15 March 1930) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station.
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Bush joined the Royal Navy in 1859.[1] Promoted to Lieutenant in 1877, he served at the Battle of Tokar in February 1884 during the Mahdist War and received the Order of Osminieh (Fourth Class).[1] Promoted to Captain in 1897, Bush was given a command of HMS St George.[2] He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope Station in 1910[1] and retired in 1916.[3]
Family[]
In 1900 he married Rachel Adela Bond.[3]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Naval Command Evening Post, 19 October 1910
- ↑ 1901 Census - Royal Navy Ships
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Royal Navy Flag Officers 1904-1945
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