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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Naval Etiquette

What's the correct way to address a retired rear-admiral?

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4 Comments:

Blogger Crushed said...

Just Admiral, from what I gather.

There isn't a 'Your Lordship' or anysuch attached.

03/12/08 23:28  
Blogger Cynthia W. Lett CEP,CPP,CTP said...

When you are speaking to or introducing an Admiral (or any rank) you say Admiral. They do not lose their rank in conversation.

04/12/08 14:27  
Blogger Ian Appleby said...

Crushed, Cynthia, thank you both, I'm much obliged.

04/12/08 17:58  
Blogger James Higham said...

Depends if he takes the title with him into civilian life.

08/12/08 23:03  

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