Charles Louis Theobold Courrejolles (1842-1903), French Vice Admiral and Commander in-Chief on the China Station was born on January 1, 1879, in family residence in Cherbourg.
Frigate Captain September 18, 1880.
In 1881, Aide-de-camp to the Minister of the Navy and Colonies, Georges Cloué.
Officer of the Legion of Honor on December 29, 1883.
On January 1, 1885, Second on the cruiser "Magon", Far East Squadron (Louis Puech, Cdt).
On January 1, 1886, in residence in Cherbourg.
Captain on March 26, 1887.
Took part in the mission of the Channel Armored Division to Kronstadt and Portsmouth in 1891 as commander of the armored frigate "Marengo" (flagged of CA Gervais)
On January 1, 1892, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Navy in the Minister's Office.
February 15, 1893, Commander of the cruiser "Duguay-Trouin" and Head of the Pacific Ocean Naval Division.
Rear Admiral September 24, 1895.
November 18, 1895, President of the Permanent Commission for Control and Review of Armament and Clothing Regulations, Member of the Lighthouse Commission.
In 1897, Director of Personnel at the Ministry of the Navy.
Commander of the Legion of Honor on July 12, 1898.
On January 1, 1899, left France to take command of the Far East Naval Division
On February 1, 1899, Commander-in-Chief of the Far Eastern Naval Division, flag on the cruiser "D`Entrecasteaux ".
Returned to France in 1901.
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor on July 19, 1901
In 1902 member of the Naval Council.
Died in Paris on March 29, 1903.
