Papers of Admiral George Alexander Ballard
This second sub-collection which forms the bulk of the Ballard collection contains the papers of Admiral George Alexander Ballard (1862-1948) which record events of his naval career from 1875-1919 including his participation in the Mahdist War, Third Anglo-Burmese War, and First World War. These provide an insight into the personal and professional life of a naval officer who rose from cadet to admiral.
Related material:
Additional copies of George Alexander Ballard's personal reminiscences (BLRD/2/3/1) held under reference NAI/2/29 and microfilm copy: MRF/107. Copy also held by National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth under reference RNM 1988/89. His service record is held by The National Archives under reference: ADM 196/88/29.
Related material:
Additional copies of George Alexander Ballard's personal reminiscences (BLRD/2/3/1) held under reference NAI/2/29 and microfilm copy: MRF/107. Copy also held by National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth under reference RNM 1988/89. His service record is held by The National Archives under reference: ADM 196/88/29.
Object Details
| ID: | BLRD/2 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Manuscript |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Ballard, George Alexander |
| Date made: | 1867-1948 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 32 files |
| Parts: |
Ballard family papers (Manuscript)
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