A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Curtis, Roger
CURTIS. (Commander, 1846.)
Roger Curtis, born 9 Nov. 1812, is eldest son of Rear-Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis, Bart., C.B. This officer entered the Navy 6 Oct. 1825; passed his examination in 1831; and obtained his first commission 28 June, 1838. He was appointed, 14 Aug. following, to the Action 26, Capt. Robt. Russell, on the South American station; and, on 21 March, 1843, was invested, as Flag-Lieutenant to his father, with the command of the Ceylon 2, receiving-ship at Malta. Since his attainment of the rank he now holds, 9 Nov. 1846, Commander Curtis has been on half-pay. Agents – Messrs. Halford and Co.