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For services rendered during the operations in Egypt, Chichester was specially promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} with seniority of 18 November, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25169/pages/5173 no. 25169. p. 5173.] 17 November, 1882.</ref> | For services rendered during the operations in Egypt, Chichester was specially promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} with seniority of 18 November, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25169/pages/5173 no. 25169. p. 5173.] 17 November, 1882.</ref> | ||
| − | + | Chichester was appointed to command the {{UK-Immortalite|f=t}} on 19 November, 1895.{{NLApr97|p. 232}} During his time in command of ''Immortalité'' he became involved in the aftermath of the American victory at the [[Battle of Manila Bay]] when ''Immortalité'' was sent to Manila Bay. Despite Britain's neutrality in the Spanish-American War, Chichester apparently worked closely with American Commodore [[George Dewey]], who "was especially grateful" for Chichester's "understanding attitude".{{BraistedUSNPacific1898|p. 33}} | |
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| + | Chichester was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to the Queen dated 25 August, 1899, vice [[Burges Watson|Watson]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27120/pages/5869 no. 27120. p. 5869.] 26 September, 1899.</ref> Shortly afterwards, he was appointed additional to the {{UK-Doris|f=t}} on 11 September, 1899 for service as the Principal Transport Officer, Natal.{{NLApr00|p. 244}} | ||
On 6 November, 1900, for his services in South Africa, Chichester was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.).<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27244/pages/6766 no. 27244. p. 6766.] 6 November, 1900.</ref> | On 6 November, 1900, for his services in South Africa, Chichester was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.).<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27244/pages/6766 no. 27244. p. 6766.] 6 November, 1900.</ref> | ||
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He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27289/pages/1417 no. 27289. p. 1417.] 26 February, 1901.</ref> | He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27289/pages/1417 no. 27289. p. 1417.] 26 February, 1901.</ref> | ||
| − | Chichester was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 25 January, 1902, vice [[Arthur Dalrymple Fanshawe|Fanshawe]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27405/pages/844 no. 27405. p. 844.] 11 February, 1902.</ref> He was appointed to succeed Vice-Admiral [[William Alison Dyke Acland, Second Baronet|William Acland]] as Admiral-Superintendent at Gibraltar on 10 June, 1904.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" | + | Chichester was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 25 January, 1902, vice [[Arthur Dalrymple Fanshawe|Fanshawe]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27405/pages/844 no. 27405. p. 844.] 11 February, 1902.</ref> He was appointed to succeed Vice-Admiral [[William Alison Dyke Acland, Second Baronet|William Acland]] as Admiral-Superintendent at Gibraltar on 10 June, 1904.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Saturday, 4 June, 1904. Issue '''37412''', col F, p. 7.</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:02, 5 August 2014
Rear-Admiral SIR Edward Chichester, Ninth Baronet, C.B., Royal Navy (20 November, 1849 – 17 September, 1906) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
For services rendered during the operations in Egypt, Chichester was specially promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 18 November, 1882.[1]
Chichester was appointed to command the armoured cruiser Immortalité on 19 November, 1895.[2] During his time in command of Immortalité he became involved in the aftermath of the American victory at the Battle of Manila Bay when Immortalité was sent to Manila Bay. Despite Britain's neutrality in the Spanish-American War, Chichester apparently worked closely with American Commodore George Dewey, who "was especially grateful" for Chichester's "understanding attitude".[3]
Chichester was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to the Queen dated 25 August, 1899, vice Watson.[4] Shortly afterwards, he was appointed additional to the second class protected cruiser Doris on 11 September, 1899 for service as the Principal Transport Officer, Natal.[5]
On 6 November, 1900, for his services in South Africa, Chichester was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.).[6]
He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.[7]
Chichester was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 25 January, 1902, vice Fanshawe.[8] He was appointed to succeed Vice-Admiral William Acland as Admiral-Superintendent at Gibraltar on 10 June, 1904.[9]
Bibliography
- "Sir Edward Chichester" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 18 September, 1906. Issue 38128, col F, p. 4.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William A. D. Acland |
Senior Officer, Gibraltar 10 Jun, 1904[10] – ? |
Succeeded by James E. C. Goodrich |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25169. p. 5173. 17 November, 1882.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1897). p. 232.
- ↑ Braisted. U.S. Navy in the Pacific, 1897-1909. p. 33.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27120. p. 5869. 26 September, 1899.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1900). p. 244.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27244. p. 6766. 6 November, 1900.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27405. p. 844. 11 February, 1902.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence". The Times. Saturday, 4 June, 1904. Issue 37412, col F, p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 4 June, 1904. Issue 37412, col F, p. 7.
