Sentence examples for full admiral from inspiring English sources

In October 1794 Hood, who was then a full admiral, was recalled to England.

He rose to the rank of full admiral and commander in chief under Mrs. Perón in 1974.

Graf Spee, in full Admiral Graf von Spee, German pocket battleship of 10,000 tons launched in 1936.

Having become a rear admiral in 1862 and a vice admiral in 1864, he was made a full admiral in 1866.

As commander in chief of naval home command (1989 91) with the rank of full admiral, he commanded the shore-based navy.

Ray Lygo was a naval airman who transferred to surface ships, becoming a full admiral, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, and briefly First Sea Lord, before moving on to be a captain of industry.

Unlike old soldiers who once just faded away, as Gen. Douglas MacArthur famously said, today's old soldiers -- or at least the best-known four-star generals, full admirals and other top military brass -- are finding new wealth and celebrity.

Late last month, Mr. Witter, in his ever-present skull-and-crossbones ball cap adorned with a full set of Admiral's Row pins, led a stroll along Flushing.

Well, that superior wisdom was expressed in full measure by Admiral Mullen before the Senate this week.

For the first time in the Bond canon, M's full name of "Admiral Sir Miles Messervy KCMG" was finally revealed.

AN ADMIRAL in full dress uniform denounced the government.