Background
GIFFORD, Charles Edwin was born on April 8, 1843 in Milton Abbott, Devon. Son of George Mitchell Gifford.
GIFFORD, Charles Edwin was born on April 8, 1843 in Milton Abbott, Devon. Son of George Mitchell Gifford.
Studied at King Edward’s School, Launceston.
Entered Royal Navy 1861. Served as Secretary to Naval Commanders-inChief of Channel Squadron, Cape of Good Hope, Portsmouth, The Nore, Mediterranean. Was Secretary at Portsmouth during Jubilee Naval Review, 1887.
And Naval Review, 1897. Employed at the Admiralty on manning and recruiting duties 1897-190S. Retired Paymaster-in-Chief, Royal Navy.