London, Aug. 30, Rear-Admiral Sidney" R, Bailey who was recently acquitted Court Martial before which he ap: eared on a charge of negligence in Connection with the collision between M. battleships Hood and Renown off the coast of Spain last January, has been promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral, according to official announcement.
The appointment goes into effect tomorrow, and, as Vice-Admiral, Bailey will again take over command of the cruiser squadron which he command= fed during 1938 and 1934.—Havas
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