Who's Who in the Far East/TUKE, Captain J. A.

3631283Who's Who in the Far East — TUKE, Captain J. A.

TUKE, Captain J. A. (HONGKONG), K.N.; in command of H.M. armoured cruiser " Monmouth." Joined navy, July, 1S70; promoted Lieutenant, 1881; Commander, 1895; Captain, Dec. 31, 1901; served as sub -Lieutenant on H.M.S. "Pioneer" in Niger Expedition, 1879; was with expedition to capital of Emir of Nussn; participated in operations round, and bombardment of, town of Nutcha ( mentioned in despatches); was Lieutenant on II. M.S. "Northumberland" during Kgyptian War of 1882 (medal and Khedive's star); was on China Station as Commander and Navigating Officer of H.M.S. "Centurion," flagship of Sir E. H. Seymour, 1898-1901; Master of the Fleet for Coronation Naval Review, 1902; commanded gunnery ship "Undaunted" and H.M.S. "Theseus" prior to appointment to present command. Club: Hongkong. Address. H.M.S. " Monmouth," Hongkong.