Background
STARTIN, James was born in 1855. Son of late William Startin, Leamington:.
STARTIN, James was born in 1855. Son of late William Startin, Leamington:.
One d. Entered Royal Navy, 1869. Sub-Lieutenant, 1876. Lieutenant, 1879: Commander, 1891.
Captain, 1897; Rear-Admiral, 1907. Served Zulu War, 1878-79 (medal with clasp, despatches, promoted). Egyptian War, 1882, landed with Naval Brigade (medal with clasp, bronze star).
Lieutenant in Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert, 1889- 91. Served Benin War, 1897 (medal with clasp, despatches, promoted). China War, 1900 (medal).
Aide-de-camp to the King, 1906-7. RearAdmiral in Channel and Home Fleets, 1908- 1909. Royal Humane Society’s silver and bronze medals with two clasps.
Officier de Legion d’Honneur.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1891, Alice, 5thdaughter of late Gilbert MClicking of Miltonise, Wigtownshire.