List of Royal Naval War College Attendees in Alphabetical Order

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This List of Royal Naval War College Attendees in Alphabetical Order features all officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marine Forces, British Army, and foreign services who were appointed to the Royal Naval War College (and predecessor War Course College) between June, 1904 and the outbreak of the Great War. It has been compiled from the roster of attendees in ADM 203/99 and cross-referenced against the records of term attendance kept in ADM 203/100. — SIMON HARLEY, Co-editor.

A

Name Rank Session Remarks
Holmes-à-Court, The Hon. H. E. Captain. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Abo, K. Commander, Imperial Japanese Navy. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Acland, Sir W. A. D., Bart. Vice-Admiral. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
Acton, F. Commander. Sept., 1908 - Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Adam, H. A. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class, ranked third out of seven captains.
Addington, Hon. F. C. B. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Alderson, W. J. S. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "V.G.I." Ranked eighth out of twenty captains.
Allen, A. J. W. Colonel. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Half Pay.
Allenby, R. A. Captain
Rear-Admiral.
7 March - 1 June, 1906
8 Sept. - 9 Dec., 1913
First Class. "Good."
"Has done very well." Second out of three flag officers.
Altham, C. A. Colonel. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 "… detailed by the War Office to attend the Course & did excellent work particularly [Altham]."
Alton, H. S. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Anstruther, R. H. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909

Did not complete course.
Anson, C. E. Rear-Admiral. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 Placed fourth of six flag officers in order of merit. "Very attentive & capable."
Anderson, D. M. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed sixth out of eleven captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Arbuthnot, Sir R. K., Bart. Rear-Admiral. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Placed first out of two flag officers in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done exceedingly well. Has a great grasp of strategy & is very keen [Professor Lambert believes it says 'clear'[1]]."
Arbuthnot, W. P. Captain, R.M.L.I. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 With other Marines, "All very attentive & capable."
Armstrong, J. G. Commander
Captain
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913
Second Class. "Good - clear head - but wants more experience."
First Class. Placed second in order of merit out of six captains.
Placed third out of four captains in order of merit. "V.G. Slow but [illegible]."
Arnold-Forster, F. D. Lieutenant. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 First Class.
Ashby, A. L. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed eleven out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Asser, C. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 Did not complete course.
Austin, B. A. Lieutenant. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 First Class.

B

Name Rank Session Remarks
Back, E. P. C. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. "Good, - Staff College." Fifteenth out of twenty-three First Class officers.
Baird, G. H. Commander
Captain.
Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
"Very good indeed."
First Class.
Ballard, G. A. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 First Class. "Very good indeed."
Ballard, G. N. Lieutenant. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Bamber, W. L. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Barker, A. B. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Pratt-Barlow, B. A. Lieutenant. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Barnardiston, T. L. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "VG." Placed tenth out of twenty captains in order of merit.
Barrow, A. Rear-Admiral. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
Barton, E. G. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Barttelot, B. H. F. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class.
Bateman-Champain, P. A. Commander. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 Did not complete course. Appointed to Tyne 6 May.
Beal, A. F. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Beatty, D. R. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 "Smart & able. Apt to be rash in conclusion." "Well set[,] an excellent example to the juniors." Placed fifth in order of merit out of eight flag officers.
Beaty-Pownall, C. P. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class.
Beith, R. D. Major, R.M.L.I. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 "Good."
Benson, R. E. R. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Third Class.
Bernard, V. H. G. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Second Class.
Did not complete course. Appointed to Staff College, Camberley on 13 May.
Betty, H. M. K. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. "V.G. Good at detail." Placed fifth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Bewes, A. E. Major, R.M.L.I. 7 March - 24 June, 1910
Binney, A. F. Captain & Brevet Major, R.M.A.. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Bird, F. G. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. "Good." Placed seventeenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers.
Blackett, H. Commander
Captain.
31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Third Class. "Very poor practically."
Third Class. "Good."
Blane, Sir C. R., Bart. Commander. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Did not complete course. Appointed Royal Naval War College, Devonport. "V.G.I."
Blumberg, H. E. Major, R.M.L.I. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed first out of five Military and Marine officers. "Very capable."
Blunt, W. F. Commander. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Bonham, T. P. Captain. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed last out of nine captains in order of merit.
Booty, E. L. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed six out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Borrett, C. T. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Did not complete course.
Borrett, G. H. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Did not complete course. Joined 9 April.
Bowman-Manifold, M. C. E. Captain, Royal Engineers. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed first out of five Military and Marine officers in order of merit. "V.G.I."
Bowman, W. S. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Did not complete course. "Good."
Did not complete course.
Bowring, V. L. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed tenth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Boyle, H. L. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed fifth out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
Boyle, Hon. A. D. E. H. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Did not complete course.
First Class. "V.G.I." Placed second out of six Class 1 officers in order of merit.
Boyle, Hon. E. S. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "V.G.I." Placed second out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Boyle, W. H. D. Commander. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed first out of six commanders in order of merit. "Good lectures. Very capable, thoughtful, & zealous."
Bradford, E. E. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Brand, The Hon. H. G. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed fourth out of fourteen Class 2 officers. "Good. S. Coll."
Brandon, C. G. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Bridson, J. R. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909

Did not complete course.
Briggs, C. J. Rear-Admiral. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed first out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Brock, F. E. E. Rear-Admiral. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed first out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Brock, O. de B. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Brocklebank, H. C. R. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed ninth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit.
Brooke, C. L. Major, R.M.A. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
Brooker, F. St G. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class. Appointed to Diadem 12 April.
Brownrigg, Sir D. E. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Did not complete course.
Did not complete course. "V.G. able & keen."
Bruce, H. H. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
3 March - 20 June, 1913
Placed fourth out of twenty captains in order of merit.
First Class. Placed first out of nine captains in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done very well & has been very keen."
Bruen, E. F. Captain 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
7 March - 24 June, 1910
First Class.
First Class. Placed fifth out of nine captains in order of merit.
Bruton, C. W. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 Did not complete course. Appointed to Dreadnought.
Buckle, H. P. Lieutenant. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Buller, H. T. Captain. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Did not complete course.
Burmester, R. M. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 Did not complete course. Appointed to D.N.O.'s Department.
Burne, C. R. L. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed third out of nine commanders.
Burney, C. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Did not complete course.
Bush, P. W. Rear-Admiral. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed fourth out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.

C

Name Rank Session Remarks
Callaghan, G. A. Rear-Admiral. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Calthorpe, The Hon. S. A. Gough-. Rear-Admiral. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "Very zealous & attentive. Very good at detailed organisation & strategy." Placed second out of six flag officers.
Cameron, J. E. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
3 March - 20 June, 1913
Second Class.
First Class. "Has done very well."
Campbell, A. V. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. "V.G.I. Has done very well." Placed fifth out of ten commanders.
Campbell, W. Colonel. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "Very attentive & a good grasp of naval problem."
Cannter, J. E. Colonel. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 "Very capable."
Carden, S. H. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Placed second out of six flag officers in order of merit.
Carey, E. S. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed sixth out of seven captains in order of merit.
Carey, G. V. W. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Second Class. Placed fourteenth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Carpendale, C. D. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed second out of ten captains in order of merit.
Carr-Harris, G. D. Lieutenant, R.E. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Did not complete course. "Until April 2."
Carr, H. C. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. "Good." Placed thirteenth out of fourteen Class 2 officers.
Carroll, A. L. Major, R.G.A. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Carver, E. C. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed fifth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Casement, J. M. Commander 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed eighth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Casement, John Rear-Admiral. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Caulfeild, F. W. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "VG." Placed twelfth out of twenty captains in order of merit.
Cay, A. L. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Appointed to Prince George on 15 November, 1907. "Good." Placed sixteenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers.
Cayley, G. C. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 First Class.
Chambers, A. S. Lieutenant. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Second Class.
Chambers, B. M. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 First Class. "Very good indeed."
Chapman, A. J., p.s.c. Colonel. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
Chapman, C. E. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Completed Course."
Chapman, C. G. Captain. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Slow & not very reliable."
Charlton, E. F. B. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 First Class.
Chatfield, A. E. M. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed first out of ten captains in order of merit. "V.G. Very clever [?] in explanation."
Chatterton, H. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. "Rather flighty & too talkative."
Chaytor, E. W. C. Lieutenant-Colonel, New Zealand Defence Force. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Chaytor, W. C. Lieutenant. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Third Class. Placed sixth out of six Class 3 officers.
Chichester, C. G. Commander. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 First Class. Placed fifth out of seven commanders in order of merit. "V.G. Very [two illegible words] & writes V.G. orders."
Chisholm-Batten, A. W. Captain. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
31 Jan. - 31 May, 1905

First Class.
Christian, A. H. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class. "V.G.I." Placed first out of six Class I officers.
Placed second out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Very zealous, careful & sound."
Christian, C. A. Captain. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Slow - lacking in grounding."
Church, W. D. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class. "Slow."
Clark, J. A. M. A. Major, R.M.L.I. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 With other Marine Officers, "All very attentive & capable."
Clarke, H. J. L. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912

Placed first out of eight captains in order of merit. "Very attentive, zealous & sound in principles."
Brown, F. Clifton Commander. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed first out of three commanders. "V.G. Sound & well up."
Clinton-Baker, L. Captain 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class.
Cobbe, M. H. Commander.
Captain.
7 March - 24 June, 1910
4 March - 21 June, 1912
Second Class. Placed eleventh out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
First Class. Placed eighth out of eleven captains in order of merit. "a little slow."
Cochrane, A. Lieutenant.
Commander.
7 March - 1 June, 1906
11 February - 29 May, 1908
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class.
Did not complete course. "V.G."
First Class. Placed second out of three commanders in order of merit. "V.G. + attentive."
Cochrane, H. L. Lieutenant.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
3 March - 20 June, 1913

First Class. Placed fourth out of nine captains in order of merit. "Is a bit slow. Has worked well."
Cockburn, J. E. K. Captain, R.G.A. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed fourth out of five military and marine officers.
Codrington, G. C. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Coke, C. H. Captain
Rear-Admiral.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909

"Slow."
Colbeck, C. E. B. Lieutenant. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Colville, Hon. S. C. J. Rear-Admiral. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
6 March - June, 1911
Did not complete course. Until 3 May, appointed to suite of Japanese prince.
Placed joint first out of seven flag officers. "Very attentive & keen, an experienced officer."
Collard, B. St G. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed sixth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Collins, S. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fifth out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "Good."
Colomb, P. H. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
First Class.
"Not Classed." Did not complete course.
Colquhoun, R. C. Major, R.M.L.I. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Done very well."
Consett, M. W. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed first out of twelve commanders in order of merit. "V.G.I."
Conway-Gordon, L. Colonel, R.M.A. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 "V.G. Capable, Careful, Sound."
Copleston, R. G. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed sixth out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "Good."
Corbett, G. E. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed fifth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Corbett, C. F. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 First Class. Placed fifth out of six Class 1 officers. "Good, 2nd Coursee or Staff College."
Corbett, R. G. Captain. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed seventh out of nine captains in order of merit.
Cowper, C. V. de M. Commander. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Cradock, C. G. F. M. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 "Very attentive, but sick 1/2 of the time." Placed sixth out of seven flag officers in order of merit.
Crawford, C. W. G. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed ninth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Crichton, R. L. Lieutenant
Commander.
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Second Class.
First Class. Placed fourth out of seven commanders in order of merit.
Crispin, G. C. W. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. "V.G. Has worked well." Placed seven out of ten commanders in order of merit.
Crocker, H. J. Major, R.M.L.I. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. "Nothing remarkable[?]."
Crombie, D. C. Captain, Indian Army. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "[Very Attentive] & excellent at detailed orders."
Crooke, H. R. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed first out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Cross, C. H. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Ranked first out of six flag officers in order of attention and merit.
Culme-Seymour, M. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Currey, B. Captain. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
First Class.
Placed third out of six flag officers in order of merit. "Very attentive & capable."
Currey, H. S. Commander. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. "Very Capable." Ranked second out of four commanders.
Currie, R. A. M. Captain, Somerset Light Infantry. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 Did not complete course. Appointed General Staff, Dublin, 31 May. "V.G. but wants some application to detail."
Curtis, C. R. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Class 3. "Slow but painstaking."
Cust, H. E. P. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
First Class.
Did not complete course. Appointed to Hydrographic Department, 1 April.

D

Name Rank Session Remarks
D'Oyly, W. H. Commander
Captain.
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Third Class. "Slow & rather inclined to be muddled - hard working & in some ways good."
Placed twentieth out of twenty captains in order of merit.
Dallas, A. G. Colonel. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 Did not complete course. "Appointed War Office 16 Sep 11."
Daniel, O. H. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed twelfth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Dannreuther, T. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed fourth out of ten commanders in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done very well."
Darley, A. T. Commander. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Placed third out of seven commanders in order of merit. "V.G. A good staff officer."
Davidson, A. P. Commander. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
"Good but wants judgement."
First Class. Placed seventeenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Good & capable."
Davies, A. J. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed seventh out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Davy, E. C. W. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Third Class. Placed joint sixth out of eight Class 3 officers in order of merit. "Did little effective work."
Dawson, H. T. H. Captain, 82nd Punjabis. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 "V.G. Very hard working."
de Horsey, S. V. Y. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed tenth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good."
De Salis, W. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
Second Class.
Placed fifth out of six flag officers in order of merit. "Very attentive & capable."
de Walterville, H. G. Lieutenant, R.G.A. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. "V.G. & intelligent. Good lecture in discipline & character."
Dean, F. W. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 First Class.
Denison, E. W. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Third Class. "Joined "Achilles" April 20th."
Denison, J. Rear-Admiral. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Dent, D. L. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 First Class. Placed third out of six Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G. Able & literary suitable for Staff College or 2nd course."
Dewar, A. C. Lieutenant. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Second Class. "Too theoretical & not quick enough."
Dick, J. D. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class. "Joined 7/3/07 - apptd "Amethyst" 7/5/07. "V. good as Staff Officer."
Dicks, H. L. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Third Class. "Was absent sick for a considerable part of the time & during the time that he was present he was not strong enough to undertake work properly. Otherwise he would probably have done better."
Domvile, B. E. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed third out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Donovan, E. H. Lieutenant. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Third Class.
Doughty, H. M. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
First Class. Placed fifth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Keen. To Adty
First Class. Placed eleventh out of sixteen captains in order of merit.
Douglas, W. Colonel. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 "Did excellent work."
Drage, G. Major, R.M.L.I. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
Drummond, J. E. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed seventeenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Good."
Drury-Lowe, S. R. Commander
Captain.
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
7 March - 24 June, 1910
Did not complete course.
First Class. Placed fifth out of nine captains in order of merit.
Du Boulay, N. W. H. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.A., p.s.c. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 "[Two illegible words] good all round v. keen."
Duff, A. A. M. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed first out of seven captains in order of merit.
Dugmore, E. V. F. R. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed fifth out of seven commanders in order of merit.
Dumaresq, J. S. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
First Class. Placed fifth out of seven captains in order of merit.
Did not complete course. "Apptd "Prince of Wales." V.G.I."
Dumas, P. W. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed fourth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "V.G. at policy."
Dundas of Dundas, C. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 Placed seventh out of seven flag officers in order of merit. "Steady & attentive."
Dundas, L. L. Commander. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.

E

Name Rank Session Remarks
Edwards, F. C. Major, R.M.L.I. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 "Good. Only very average."
Edwards, J. D. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913
First Class. Placed thirteenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit.
First Class. Placed second out of four captains in order of merit.
Egerton, G. le C. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
Ellerton, W. M. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed eighth out of ten captains in order of merit.
Elles, A. W. Colonel., p.s.c. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
Ellington, E. L. Captain, Royal Field Artillery. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Elliot, G. S. McW. Colonel, Royal Engineers. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 "V.G.I."
Elliott, H. V. W. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
3 March - 20 June, 1913

Did not complete course. "Good."
Second Class. Placed eighth out of nine captains in order of merit. "Has worked well. Ability not v. great."
Ellison, A. A. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
English, O. McD. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed second out of six commanders in order of merit. "V.G."
Erskine, S. E. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Eustace, J. B. Rear-Admiral. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Placed first out of three flag officers in order of merit. "Has done very well & has a good knowledge of strategy &c."
Evan-Thomas, H. Rear-Admiral. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Did not complete course.
Evans, B. S. Commander. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed third out of six commanders in order of merit. "Very capable."
Evans, H. S. (?) Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 First Class.
Evans, M. D. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed tenth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Eyre, F. G. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905

F

Name Rank Session Remarks
Fanshawe, B. H. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed third out of eleven captains in order of merit. "Careful & attentive."
Farie, J. U. Captain. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 First Class. Placed first out of four captains in order of merit. "V.G. A good sound officer."
Farquhar, A. M. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed second out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Farquhar, R. B. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class. "Good."
Placed first out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Very thorough, careful & sound."
Farquhar, S. St. J. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 First Class.
Farrington, A. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed seventh out of ten captains in order of merit. "Good."
Fawckner, W. B. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Did not complete course. "Went sick April 18th."
Fergusson, J. A. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed second out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Very capable."
Field, F. L. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed eighth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Finnis, F. Rear-Admiral. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
7 March - 1 June, 1906

Fisher, W. B. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed third out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Fisher, W. W. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Fitzherbert, E. S. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed sixth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G.I."
FitzMaurice, M. S. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 Did not complete course. "Left course 9 Nov. 10."
Foley, F. J. Rear-Admiral. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Foot, C. R. de C. Commander
Captain.
7 march - 1 June, 1906
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Second Class.
Third Class. "Slow."
Forbes-Sempill, A. L. O. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed first out of ten commanders in order of merit. "V.G.I. Is very good all round."
Forbes, S. D. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed first out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Forbes, W. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Foster, T. H. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 First Class.
Fountaine, C. A. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Did not complete course.
Fowler, C. C. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
First Class. Placed sixth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Very good, 2nd Course."
Did not complete course. "Employed on study of German Trade & Baltic Question."
Fox, C. H. Commander. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
6 March - June, 1911
"Very Good."
First Class. Placed first out of six commanders in order of merit. "V.G."
France-Hayhurst, C. H. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class.
Fraser, T. Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Engineers. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Has done very well & is a very able officer, very keen."
Fremantle, S. R. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed first out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Very able & keen."
Fuller, C. T. M. Commander. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Fyler, H. A. S. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.

G

Name Rank Session Remarks
Galloway, A. A. C. Rear-Admiral. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed third out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Continually changes his mind."
Gamble, D. A. Rear-Admiral. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Did not complete course.
Gardner, F. S. Major, R.M.L.I. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Garnett, H. N. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed third out of ten commanders in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done very well."
Gaunt, E. F. A. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Gaunt, G. R. A. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed nineteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Good."
Gilchrist, W. F. C. Captain, 52nd Sikhs. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 "V.G. Sound, attentive & V.G. at detailed orders."
Gillespie, A. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Second Class.
Gillett, O. F. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "Captious."
Gillman, W. Major, R.F.A. 7 March - 24 June, 1910
Gilpin-Brown, F. D. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed seventh out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Camberley, Jan 27th."
Gladstone, E. O. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Glennie, R. W. Captain. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Did not complete course. "Attendance too limited to arrive at any conclusion."
Glossop, J. C. T. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed fifteenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit.
Gordon, C. L. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.L.I. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Gosset, R. R. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Grace, H. E. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Did not complete course.
Second Class. Placed eighth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good, zealous."
Grafton, E. H. Captain. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
Second Class.
First Class. Placed third out of six captains in order of merit.
First Class. Placed sixteenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Very hard working."
Graham, W. H. B. Rear-Admiral. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Grant-Dalton, H. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Grant-Dalton, J. F. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Second Class. Placed sixth out of seven commanders in order of merit.
Grant, A. E. A. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Grant, E. P. F. G. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 First Class. Placed fourth out of six captains in order of merit. "V.G.—Original ideas."
Grant, H. C. J. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
Second Class.
Second Class. Placed fourth out of four commanders in order of merit. "Attentive but not [illegible] at grasping situations."
Grant, H. S. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Grant, H. W. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed joint fifth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good, painstaking, speaks some German."
Grant, N. Captain. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Second Class. Placed sixth out of six captains in order of merit.
Grant, W. L. Rear-Admiral. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed second out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Careful, intelligent, rather cautious."
Greathed, R. N. Captain, Royal Field Artillery. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 "Very good. Staff College officer."
Greatorex, C. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1909
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Did not complete course. "V.G. Able & keen."
Did not complete course.
Green, J. F. E. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
3 March - 20 June, 1913
Second Class.
Second Class.
Did not complete course.
Gregory, R. G. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Second Class.
Greig, H. J.. Captain, Royal Garrison Artillery. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Grenfell, H. G. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Did not complete course. "Apptd "Tamar" April 2nd."
Griffiths, L. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Third Class.
Gurner, V. G. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed fourteenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit.

H

Name Rank Session Remarks
Hailes, D. A. Major, R.M.L.I. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Hallowes, F. H. Lieutenant. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Third Class. Placed third out of six Class 3 officers in order of merit.
Halsey, A. Commander. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
Third Class.
Third Class. Placed second out of six Class 3 officers in order of merit.
Hamilton, A. B. Lieutenant-Colonel. 7 March - 24 June, 1910
Hamilton, C. A. W. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed first out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Hamilton, D. M. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Third Class. Placed fourth out of eight Class 3 officers in order of merit.
Hamilton, F. T. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 Placed joint first out of seven flag officers in order of merit. "Very attentive & keen. An experienced officer."
Hamilton, W. des V. Rear-Admiral. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Did not complete course. "Until Dec 12th."
Harbord, R. M. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class. "V. Good."
Hardinge, Hon. G. A. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Third Class.
Hardy, C. T. Commander. 8 Sept. - 9 Dec., 1913 First Class. Placed first out of seven commanders in order of merit. "V.G. Very good [illegible] & very keen."
Hardy, G. C. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fifth out of twelve commanders in order of merit. "Camberley, Jan 27th."
Harvey, F. J. W. Captain, R.M.L.I. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Harvey, J. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
Did not complete course. "Apptd. "Impregnable" March 1st."
Did not complete course. "Apptd Cormorant. V.G."
Hawke, Hon. S. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Second Class. "Slow."
Hawksley, J. R. P. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed sixth out of eight captains in order of merit. "Capable, a little slow, cautious."
Haworth-Booth, F. F. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed ninth out of seventeen captain in order of merit.
Hayes-Sadler, A. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed tenth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Good at political situations."
Heath, H. L. Rear-Admiral. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 Did not complete course. "Apptd Admy 25 March."
Henderson, C. F. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Did not complete course. "Apptd "Penguin" V.G."
Henderson, G. M. Rear-Admiral. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Heneage, A. W. Commander
Captain.
26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1906
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
"Was absent sick for a considerable time."
First Class. Placed fifth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Henslowe, E. Commander. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913
"Very Good."
Second Class. Placed seventh out of seven commanders in order of merit. "Good. Not very intelligent."
Hewett, F. W. R. Lieutenant. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1906 Third Class.
Hewlett-Cooper, C. T. Commander. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed third out of three commanders in order of merit. "V.G. hard working."
Hibbert, H. T. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed twenty-first out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Hickley, C. S. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Hickley, S. A. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
Did not complete course. "Apptd "Illustrious" April 5th."
First Class. Placed twentieth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Hill, A. G. K. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Second Class. Placed ninth out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit.
Hill, M. R. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Third Class. "Generally [illegible] wrong - Very zealous & hard working."
Hill, P. W. E. Commander
Captain.
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed sixth out of twelve commanders in order of merit. "V.G."
Hire, A. H. Major, R.M.A. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed fourth out of five military and marine officers in order of merit. "Good."
Hodges, M. H. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed ninth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Homer, J. L. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.A. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "All very attentive & capable."
Hope, H. W. W. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed sixth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Hopwood, R. A. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Did not complete course. [Did not join.]
Did not complete course. "V.G. Able & keen."
Horne, R. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed second out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "V.G.I."
Hornell, R. A. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class. "Joined Staff College, Camberley, May 13th."
Hose, W. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed sixth out of six commanders in order of merit. "Steady but slow."
Hudleston, R. Commander. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Hughes-Onslow, C. H. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fifth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Excitable."
Hulbert, A. R. Commander
Captain.
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
7 March - 24 June, 1910
First Class. "Until April 30th. Slow & painstaking - good general knowledge."
First Class. Placed first out of nine captains in order of merit.
Hunt, A. T. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class. "V. Good."
Hunt, G. P. E. Commander
Captain.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 June, 1909

Placed eighteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "Good."
Hunter-Blair, W. C. Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Garrison Artillery. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Hunter, C. E. Captain. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
First Class. "Showed remarkable grasp of the work."
First Class. Placed fourth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Hutchison, J. de M. Rear-Admiral. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Placed third out of three flag officers in order of merit. "has done very well. Is a bit slow."
Hutton, G. B. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908

11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908

8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913
First Class. Placed twenty-second out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good, [to do a]2nd Course."
Did not complete course. "Employed on study of German Trade & Baltic Question."
Second Class. Placed fourth out of four captains in order of merit. "Good. Rather too slow."
Hyde Parker, E. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
First Class.
Placed second out of eight captains in order of merit. ""Very attentive, zealous & sound on principles with strong personality."
Hyde, R. Commander
Captain.
9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
3 March - 20 June, 1913
First Class. Placed second out of seven commanders in order of merit.
First Class. Placed third out of nine captains in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done & worked well."

I

Name Rank Session Remarks
Ingles, J. A. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed fifth out of six commanders in order of merit. "Keen & good."
Ingouville-Williams, E. C. Colonel. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
Isacke, H. Major, Royal West Kent Regiment. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 "Very good - Staff College Officer."

J

Name Rank Session Remarks
Jackson, T. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Did not complete course.
Jeffreys, R. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed ninth out of twelve lieutenants in order of merit. "Good. Camberley, Jan 27th."
Jerram, T. H. M. Rear-Admiral. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed first out of five flag officers. "Thorough, careful & sound principles."
Jervoise, E. P. E. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Johnson, C. D. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed fourth out of six captains in order of merit.
Johnson, P. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Did not complete course.
Johnston-Stewart, R. H. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Placed fourth out of four flag officers in order of merit.
Johnston, J. T. Colonel, Royal Artillery. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
Jones, A. K. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Third Class. Placed third out of eight Class 3 officers in order of merit.
Jones, H. Commander
Captain.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
6 March - June, 1911
8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913

First Class. Placed fifth out of ten captains in order of merit. "Clever but not decided enough."
Did not complete course. "Attendance too limited to arrive at any conclusion."

K

Name Rank Session Remarks
Keate, R. H. Lieutenant. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Third Class.
Keighly-Peach, C. W. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Second Class. Placed eighth out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit.
Placed fourteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Kelburn, Viscount Lieutenant. 2 Oct., 1906 - 26 Jan., 1907 Third Class.
Kelly, F. H. Major-General. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "Very able & helpful in military problems & has a good grasp of naval problems."
Kelly, J. D. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed eighth out of eight captains in order of merit. "V.G. & attentive."
Kemp, T. W. Commander
Captain.
31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
7 March - 1 June, 1906
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Third Class.
"Very slow."
Third Class. Placed first out of eight Class 3 officers. "Good, but wanting in tact and judgement, difficult to employ with others."
Kennedy, F. W. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
Second Class.
Second Class. Placed second out of eleven Class 2 officers. "Good but erratic. Keen."
Kennedy, T. W. B. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed eighth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Keppel, Sir C. R. Rear-Admiral. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 Placed second out of three flag officers in order of merit.
Keyes, R. J. B. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed first out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good, Keen, 2nd Course or S.C."
Kiddle, E. B. Commander
Captain.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908

First Class. Placed twelfth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G. recd for 2nd Course."
Did not complete course. "Employed on study of German Trade & Baltic Question."
King-Hall, G. F. Rear-Admiral. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
Kingsford, H. C. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Placed fifth out of six flag officers in order of merit.
Kingsmill, C. E. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Knox, G. V. C. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Did not complete course.
Koe, W. P. Lieutenant. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Third Class. Placed fourth out of six Class 3 officers in order of merit.

L

Name Rank Session Remarks
Lafone, A. S. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 First Class.
Laird, J. K. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Lambert, C. F. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
6 March - June, 1911
Placed first out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G.I."
Did not complete course. "Appointed Asst to 2nd Sea Lord."
Lambert, J. H. Major, R.M.L.I. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
Lambert, R. C. Kemble Commander
Captain.
2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
6 March - June, 1911
Did not complete course.
First Class. Placed third out of six commanders in order of merit. "V.G."
Law, W. J. B. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Second Class. Placed sixth out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Zealous."
Lawrence, H. J. G. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class. "Joined Staff College, Camberley, May 13th. Not satisfactory socially."
Le Fanu, H. B. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Second Class. Placed tenth out of ten commanders in order of merit. "Good. Ability not very great[?]"
Le Mesurier, C. E. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed eleventh out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Leake, F. M. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fourth out of eight captains in order of merit. "Thoughtful, very attentive & capable."
Leatham, E. La T. Captain. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed fourth out of nine captains in order of merit.
Lewin, C. La P. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fourth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Lewis, F. O. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 26 Jan., 1907 Did not complete course.
Lewis, J. Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Garrison Artillery. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Slow- lacking in initative."
Limpus, A. H. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Placed first out of four flag officers in order of merit.
Lockhart, M. M. Lieutenant. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Lockyer, H. C. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
3 March - 20 June, 1913
First Class. Placed seventh out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Second Class. Placed ninth out of nine captains in order of merit. "Good. Has worked well. Ability not v. good."
Loftie, J. H. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed seventh out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Longridge, J. A. Major, 43rd Erinpura Regiment, p.s.c. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Did not complete course. "V.G. Very good ability & very keen."
Loring, E. K. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Second Class.
Lowis, A. Lieutenant. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed ninth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good, zealous."
Lowndes, A. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed fourth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Lowry, R. S. Rear-Admiral. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Did not complete course. "hoisted flag in "Illustrious", April 5th, as 3rd in command, Channel Fleet."
Lowther-Crofton, E. G. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed seventh out of twelve commanders in order of merit. "V.G."
Loxley, A. N. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed first out of eleven captains in order of merit. Very good. Sound & well up in detail."
Luard, H. Du C. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class.
Luard, J. S. Captain. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
"Good."
Did not complete course.
First Class. Placed tenth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Luce, J. Commander
Captain.
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
First Class. Placed sixth out of six Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good."
First Class. Placed third out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Luke, E. V. Colonel, R.M.L.I. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Lumsden, W. Commander. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Luxmoore, H. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Not reliable."
Lyon, H. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 Placed fourth out of seven flag officers in order of merit. "V.G. Makes good appreciations."
Lywood, E. G. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.L.I. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 "V.G. Capable. Careful. Sound."

M

Name Rank Session Remarks
Macdonald, R. I. Major, Royal Garrison Artillery. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Macdonald, W. B. Commander. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 Second Class. Placed sixth out of seven commanders in order of merit. "Good. Not keen."
MacGregor, Sir M., Bart. Commander. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Mackenzie, C. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed first out of seven commanders in order of merit.
MacLeod, A. Vice-Admiral. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 March, 1907
Macrorie, A. K. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed eighteenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Mairis, E. S. Captain, R.M.L.I. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Maitland-Kirwan, L. F. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed sixth out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
Majendie, B. L. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed third out of seven commanders in order of merit.
Mansell, G. R. Captain. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Did not complete course. "Not classed." "Apptd. "Osborne" Feby. 19th."
Marchant, A. E. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.L.I. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Marescaux, G. A. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907

Second Class. "Joined March 19th. Flighty."
Marriott-Dodington, W. Captain, Oxford Light Infantry. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed third out of five military and marine officers in order of merit. "V.G."
Marshall, H. J. T. Commander
Captain.
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
4 March - 21 June, 1912
Second Class. Placed third out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good, Keen, Linguist, gone to study Danish & Belts Topography."
First Class. Placed fourth out of eleven captains in order of merit. "Careful & attentive."
Marston, G. M. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
3 March - 20 June, 1913
Second Class. Placed third out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit. "V.G. but easy going."
Second Class. Placed ninth out of ten commanders in order of merit. "Ought to have done better though."
Marx, J. L. Rear-Admiral. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Dawson, F. E. M. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed twelve out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Matsumura, T. Commander, Imperial Japanese Navy. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Mansell, G. R. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 Placed sixth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Very attentive & capable."
Mawbey, H. L. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed sixth out of ten captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Maxwell-Lefroy, C. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
May, A. de K. L. Commander. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed first out of commanders in order of merit. "Very capable."
Meister, R. H. J. Major, R.M.L.I. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. "V.G. Nothing remarkable."
Miller, H. J. O. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Miller, C. B. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed eleventh out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Miller, F. G. (?) Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Miller, F. S. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed ninth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G."
Milne, Sir A. B., Bart. Vice-Admiral. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed second out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Michell, T. F. T. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed second out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Moens, A. W. H. M. Captain, 52nd Sikhs. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 "V.G. Very attentive & capable."
Moggridge, A. Y. Rear-Admiral. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Placed fifth out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Moir, W. M. Commander
Captain.
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
Second Class. Placed fifth out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Placed sixth out of six commanders in order of merit. "Good appreciations."
Molesworth, R. P. Captain, Royal Garrison Artillery. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 "Good."
Molteno, V. B. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed third out of ten captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Montagu, E. S. Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Suffolk Regiment., p.s.c. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 "V.G. Has been very keen."
Montgomerie, R. A. J. Rear-Admiral. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Moore, A. U. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed first out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Moore, C. H. H. Rear-Admiral. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 Placed third out of three flag officers in order of merit.
Moore, N. C. A. Lieutenant. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Third Class.
Morgan, C. H. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed thirteenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G."
Morgan, F. R. W. Rear-Admiral. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Placed fourth out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Morland, T. L. N. Colonel, Connaught Rangers. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 "[Has] shown keen appreciation of every thing done."
Moubray, E. H. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Second Class. "Slow."
Muller, G. F. Captain, R.M.L.I. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed third out of five military and marine officers in order of merit. "Did good work."
Mullins, C. J. H. Major, R.M.L.I. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed fifth out of five military and marine officers in order of merit. "Good."
Mundy, G. H. B. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class.
Placed fifth out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Steady and attentive."
Murray, W. G. P. Major, 21nd Punjabis. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 "V.G. Very attentive & capable."
Myburgh, R. W. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Second Class. Placed fifth out of six lieutenants in order of merit.

N

Name Rank Session Remarks
Napier, C. L. Rear-Admiral. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 Placed second out of two flag officers in order of merit. "V.G. Issues orders badly."
Nelson-Ward, P. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 First Class.
Nelson, H. S. Colonel, Royal Garrison Artillery. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Neville, G. Rear-Admiral. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed third out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Nicholas, J. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed thirteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Nicholson, D. R. L. Captain. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed first out of six captains in order of merit.
Nicholson, G. H. Major, H.R. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 "Very good."
Nicholson, S. Rear-Admiral. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fifth out of five flag officers in order of merit. "V. attentive. Good at detail."
Nicholson, W. S. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 First Class.
Norfolk, S. B. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Norton, R. A. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "Good."
Nugent, R. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Nugent, R. A. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
7 March - 24 June, 1910
First Class. Placed fourteenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit.
First Class. Placed second out of nine captains in order of merit.

O

Name Rank Session Remarks
Oldfield, J. R. H. Colonel, R.M.L.I. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Oldham, A. H. ? Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Class 2. "Good." Ranked fourth out of the eleven Class 2 officers.
Olivier, F. S. R. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Second Class.
Ommanney, R. N. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Placed fourth out of seven rear-admirals in order of merit.
Orford, A. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.A. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 "Sound but slow."
Osmaston, C. F. Major, R.M.A. 7 March - 24 June, 1910

P

Name Rank Session Remarks
Paine, G. M. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Second Class. Placed seventh out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit.
Placed fifteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "VG."
Palmer, N. C. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Parker, E. E. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Did not complete course.
Parker, R. F. Commander. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.
Parker, R. H. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Parsons, C. McN. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.L.I. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Has worked well - a bit slow."
Patey, G. E. Captain


Rear-Admiral.
31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908

5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910

First Class. Placed third out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Very good."
Placed third out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Pears, E. R. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908

Did not complete course.
Peirse, R. H. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed fourth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Very good."
Pelham, F. S. Rear-Admiral. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fifth out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Petch, G. E. S. Commander. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Petre, W. R. G. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Third Class. Placed fifth out of eight Class 3 officers in order of merit.
Phillimore, R. F. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911

First Class. Placed fifth out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "V.G. at detail." "Appointed "Inflexible". Left War Course 2 Nov 11."
Pike, G. T. F. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Good."
Plunkett, Hon. R. A. R. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed first out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "Camberley, Jan 27th. V.G.I."
Powell, F. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed third out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "Good."
Powell, G. B. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed ninth out of ten captains in order of merit. "Not very able."
Power, L. E. Captain. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 First Class.
Powles, J. C. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Third Class. "No good at all."
Powlett, F. A. Captain. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed eighth out of nine captains in order of merit.
Pratt, T. D. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fifth out of eight captains in order of merit. "Capable & attentive."
Prentis, O. J. Commander. 9 Feb. - 29 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Preston, L. G. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
First Class. Placed twenty-third out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Placed second out of six commanders in order of merit. "Very capable. Good lecturer."
Price-Davies, L. A. E. Captain, K.R.R. 7 March - 24 June, 1910
Prichard, B. E. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 29 May, 1909 First Class. Placed fourth out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
Prowse, C. I. Commander
Captain.
7 March - 1 June, 1906
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
First Class. "Until May 13th."
First Class. Placed eleventh out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G., suitable for Staff College."
First Class. Placed eleventh out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Attentive & capable."
Pryce Browne, W. H. Major, R.M.L.I. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Done very well."
Purefoy, R. P. F. Rear-Admiral. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fourth out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Zealous & attentive & sound."
Pym, J. B. Lieutenant-Colonel, R.M.L.I. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 "Capable, thoughtful & attentive. "VG at details."

Q

Name Rank Session Remarks
Quayle, G. C. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed ninth out of sixteen commander in order of merit.

R

Name Rank Session Remarks
Raby, A. R. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
Did not complete course.
Second Class. Placed sixteenth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Radcliffe, S. H. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed tenth out of eleven captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Raitt, R. A. Colonel. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Reade, R.N.R. Colonel. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
Reeves, E. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 First Class. Placed fourth out of ten captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Reynolds, H. C. Rear-Admiral. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Placed sixth out of six flag officers in order of attention abd ability.
Rymer, E. H. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Ricardo, A. D. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Robarts, P. A. Lieutenant
Commander.
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
3 March - 20 June, 1913
Second Class. Placed fourteenth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Did not complete course.
Robertson, F. W. Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Very good."
Robertson, J. H. Commander. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Slow."
Robinson, C. G. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
Rolleston, J. P. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Rombulow-Pearse, A. G. Major, R.M.L.I. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 "All very attentive & capable."
Rombulow-Pearse, C. A. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed third out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
Rooke, C. E. Lieutenant
Commander.
7 March - 1 June, 1906
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
First Class.
Did not complete course. "[Had] to abandon course owing to ill health." "Hopelessly wanting in ordinary intelligence."
Rooke, G. A. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed fourth out of six lieutenants in order of merit. "Good."
Rose, J. M. Major, R.M.A., p.s.c. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 "Well informed, thoughtful & attentive."
Ross, G. P. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed second out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Rowley-Conwy, R. G. Lieutenant
Commander.
Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
2 March - 19 June, 1913

Did not complete course.
Royds, P. M. R. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 First Class. Placed ninth out of eleven captains in order of merit. "V.G. & attentive."
Rushton, E. A. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed second out of ten commanders in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done very well."
Russell, G. W. Rear-Admiral. 6 June - 26 June, 1904
7 March - 1 June, 1906

Ruxton, W. C. G. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Ryan, F. E. C. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 Second Class.

S

Name Rank Session Remarks
Sandeman, H. G. G. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908
Second Class.
Second Class. Placed second out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good. 2nd Course or S.C."
Savill, H. J. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed joint fifth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good[,] zealous."
Savory, H. W. Rear-Admiral. 6 March - June, 1911 Placed third out of seven flag officers in order of merit. "Very attentive & keen. An experienced officer."
Scarlett, F. R. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed twelfth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Sclater, G. L. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed joint fifth out of fourteen Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good, zealous."
Scott, A. C. Commander
Captain.
2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class.
First Class. Placed second out of eleven captains in order of merit. "V.G. at detail."
Scott, M. S. Lieutenant, R.G.A. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
Sears, J. W. 1st South Staffs. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
Segrave, J. R. Captain. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 Second Class. Placed eleventh out of eleven captains in order of merit. "Wants some application to detail."
Segrave, W. H. E. Captain, Highland Light Infantry. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Has done very well & been very keen."
Shakespear, H. F. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Did not complete course. "To h.p. on account of illness March 2nd."
Sharp, H. E. (?) Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Shelford, T. L. Commander
Captain.
Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
"Very good."
First Class. Placed third out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Very capable."
Shipster, H. R. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Shortland, E. G. Rear-Admiral. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 Placed second out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Silver, M. L'E. Captain. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed ninth out of eleven captains in order of merit.
Simons, E. A. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed sixth out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Simpson, H. C. C. D. Colonel, R.A. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 "Very good."
Skipwith, H. L. d'E. Captain. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed seventh out of seventeen captains in order of merit.
Slayter, W. F. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Did not complete course. "6 Dec. Apptd R.N. College Greenwich. V.G."
Smith, A. G. Captain. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed seventh out of nine captains in order of merit."
Smith, E. H. Captain. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905
1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
First Class.
First Class. Placed tenth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G. Keen."
First Class. Placed first out of seventeen captains in order of merit. "Very capable."
Smith, G. W. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
First Class. "Good."
First Class. Placed second out of seven captains in order of merit.
Smith, H. H. Lieutenant. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Smyth, H. H. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 "[Two illegible words] - Slow."
Sowerby, C. F. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed seventh out of eight captains in order of merit. "V.G. & attentive."
Spencer, P. Lieutenant. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 Second Class.
Spender, W. B. Captain, R.G.A. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Very good."
Clive, H. St. G. S. Commander. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 "Slow."
St. John, F. G. Captain. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed seventh out of seven captains in order of merit.
Stahlknecht, O. H. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed thirteenth out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Stanley, Hon. V. A. Captain. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Did not complete course. "Only attended a portion of this course."
Stanley, N. L. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed eighth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Stansbury, H. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
7 March - 24 June, 1910
Second Class. "Good but inclined to take too theoretical a view."
Second Class.
Startin, J. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed fifth out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Stevens, R. W. M. Captain, Royal Irish Rifles. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 "V.G. Sound, attentive & v.g. at detailed orders."
Stewart, A. C. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed seventh out of sixteen commanders in order of merit.
Stoddart, A. P. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class.
Placed fourth out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Very zealous, careful, sound & smart."
Stokes, R. H. S. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Placed third out of four flag officers in order of merit.
Stopford, P. J. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906 Second Class.
Streatfeild, P. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed sixteenth out of twenty captains in order of merit. "VG."
Street, H. E. Major, R.F.A. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 "Has done very well & been very keen."
Strickland, C. W. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed eleventh out of twelve commanders in order of merit. "Good."
Stroud, E. J. Major, R.M.L.I. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
Sturdee, F. C. D. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Placed third out of six flag officers in order of merit.
Sullivan, R. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Second Class.
Sykes, A. C. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 First Class.

T

Name Rank Session Remarks
Taylor, A. T. Commander. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 First Class.
Tennyson, S. H. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed second out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
Thesiger, B. S. Captain. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed second out of nine captains in order of merit. "V.G.I. Has done & worked well."
Thorp, C. F. Commander. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907

"2nd Course. Served on Staff."
Thring, W. H. C. S. Commander. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910 First Class. Placed fifth out of ten commanders in order of merit.
Thursby, C. F. Rear-Admiral. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 Placed third out of five flag officers in order of merit. "Thoughtful, inclined to make bold moves."
Thynne, D. G. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 Did not complete course.
Tibbits, C. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Third Class. Placed seventh out of seven commanders in order of merit.
Todd, G. J. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Third Class. Placed joint sixth out of eight Class 3 officers. "Did little effective work."
Tothill, H. H. D. Captain. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed fifth out of six captains in order of merit.
Tottenham, H. L. Rear-Admiral. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 Placed first out of three flag officers in order of merit.
Tower, C. E. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
7 March - 1 June, 1906

Second Class. "Unequal in his work but good on the whole."
Townsend, C. S. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed fourth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Travers, R. W. F. Lieutenant. 26 Sept. - 24 Nov., 1905 Second Class.
Trewby, G. Commander. 6 March - June, 1911 Second Class. Placed fourth out of six commanders in order of merit. "Keen & good."
Tudor, H. M. T. Rear-Admiral. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed fourth out of six flag officers in order of attention and ability.
Tufnell, L. G. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Second Class. Placed first out of eleven Class 2 officers in order of merit. "Good."
Tuke, G. Commander. 11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911 First Class. Placed third out of four commanders in order of merit. "Very capable."
Tuke, J. A. Captain. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "V.G."
Tweedie, H. J. Commander. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 First Class. Placed second out of seven commanders in order of merit. "V.G. Very sound & correct."

U

Name Rank Session Remarks
Umfreville, C. H. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Underhill, E. V. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907 First Class

V

Name Rank Session Remarks
Vaughan-Lee, C. L. Captain. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "V.G.I." Placed second out of twenty captains in order of merit.
Veale, H. R. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 "V.G.I." Placed third out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Vesey, J. L. B. Captain, Royal West Surrey Regiment. 6 March - June, 1911 "First. V.G. & intelligent."

W

Name Rank Session Remarks
Wake, D. St. A. Captain. 7 March - 1 June, 1906
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
Second Class. "Slow."
Did not complete course. "Apptd "Formidable". V.G.I."
Wake, H. Captain, K. R. R. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909
Walker, T. P. Rear-Admiral. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Placed second out of five rear-admirals in order of merit. "Not used to fleets."
Walters, R. H. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed eighth out of twenty-three Class 1 officers. "V.G.I."
Ward, J. R. Le H. Lieutenant. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
Wardle, T. E. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "V.G."
Warleigh, P. H. Commander. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fourth out of six commanders in order of merit. "V.G. & attentive."
Warren, H. A. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Warrender, Sir G. J. S. Rear-Admiral. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 Placed second out of four flag officers in order of merit.
Warton, J. F. Commander. 8 Sept. - 19 Dec., 1913 First Class. Placed fourth out of seven commanders in order of merit. "V.G. A bit slow but has done well."
Washington, B. G. Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Wason, C. R. Commander. 12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910 First Class. Placed second out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Watson, C. F. L. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
12 Sept. - 23 Dec., 1910
Placed tenth out of twelve commanders. "Good."
First Class. Placed sixth out of nine commanders in order of merit.
Watson, H. D. R. Captain. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed fourth out of six captains in order of merit.
Watts-Jones, H. L. Commander. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed eighth out of ten commanders in order of merit.
Way, S. H. Commander. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909 Did not complete course.
Webb, R. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed second out of twenty-three Class 1 officers. "Very able & keen. On Staff."
Webster, J. A. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Second Class. Placed eleventh out of fourteen Class 2 officers. "Good."
Wemyss, E. W. E. Captain. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907 Second Class.
Wemyss, R. E. Captain
Rear-Admiral.
29 Sep., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
11 Sept. - 22 Dec., 1911
Placed third out of twenty captains in order of merit.
Placed first out of six rear-admirals in order of merit. "Strong personality & has good grasp of strategical situations."
West, R. M. Lieutenant
Commander.
Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
7 March - 24 June, 1910
Did not complete course.
Did not complete course.
Western, W. G. B. Colonel, Royal West Kent Regiment. 2 Oct., 1906 - 25 Jan., 1907
White, F. Colonel, R.M.L.I. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 "Shown great attention and ability."
White, F. R. M. (?) Lieutenant. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 First Class. Placed first out of six lieutenants in order of merit.
White, W. A. Brevet Major, Connaught Rangers. 31 Jan. - 26 May, 1905 "[Has] shown keen appreciation of everything done."
White, W. L. Colonel, R.A. 29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
Whitehead, F. A. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 First Class. Placed seventh out of twenty-three Class 1 officers in order of merit. "V.G.I. Keen."
Whyte, M. F. B. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906
Wilkin, H. D. Captain. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Third Class. Placed fifth out of six Class 3 officers. "Did very little real work."
Wilkinson, J. C. A. Rear-Admiral. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Placed sixth out of six flag officers in order of merit.
Willcox, H. J. L. W. K. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed eighth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Williams, H. P. Rear-Admiral. 5 Oct., 1909 - 28 Jan., 1910
9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912
Placed first out of five flag officers in order of merit.
Placed third out of five flag officers. "Sound principles[,] intelligent."
Williams, R. B. Colonel. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Placed fifth out of five military and marine officers in order of merit.
Williams, T. A. Commander. 7 March - 24 June, 1910 First Class. Placed ninth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
Williamson, A. H. Captain. 6 March - June, 1911 Did not complete course. "Appointed "Africa"."
Wills, C. S. Captain. 3 March - 20 June, 1913 First Class. Placed sixth out of nine captains in order of merit. "has worked well & paid attention."
Winthrop, E. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Third Class. Placed first out of six Class 3 officers. "Slow, hardworking."
Withers, P. Commander. 9 Feb. - 28 May, 1909 Did not complete course.
Wood, A. E. Commander. 1 Oct., 1907 - 24 Jan., 1908 Second Class. Placed tenth out of eleven Class 2 officers. "Good at Intl Law."
Wood, F. R. Lieutenant. Nov., 1905 - March, 1906 Did not complete course.
Woodward, W. E. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "V.G."
Woollcombe, L. C. S. Commander
Captain.
7 March - 24 June, 1910
4 March - 21 June, 1912
First Class. Placed fourth out of twelve commanders in order of merit.
First Class. Placed seventh out of eleven captains in order of merit. "V.G."
Woollcombe, M. Commander. 12 Feb. - 31 May, 1907
4 March - 21 June, 1912
Second Class.
Did not complete course. ""Invincible" 27 March."
Worthington, H. Major, R.M.A. 4 March - 21 June, 1912 "V.G. Capable. Careful. Sound."
Wray, F. Captain. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed third out of eight captains in order of merit. "Very capable, attentive & zealous."
Wrottesley, F. R. Commander. 9 Sept. - 20 Dec., 1912 Placed fifth out of six commanders in order of merit. "V.G. & attentive."
Wyldbore-Smith, H. F. W. Commander. 11 Feb. - 29 May, 1908 Did not complete course. "Good."

Y

Name Rank Session Remarks
Yelverton, B. J. D. Captain. Oct., 1904 - Jan., 1905
29 Sept., 1908 - 22 Jan., 1909
4 March - 21 June, 1912

Did not complete course.
Did not complete course. Appointed to Terrible 18 March.

Footnotes

  1. Lambert. p. 246.

Bibliography

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