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Harris passed first out of nine successful candidates for Naval Cadetships at the monthly examinations which concluded on 9 January, 1856.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence." ''The Times''. 11 January, 1856. p. 9.</ref> He was appointed to the two-decker ''Cumberland'', 74, on 10 January.<ref>Harris service record. {{TNA|ADM 196/15/102.|}} f. 110.</ref> | Harris passed first out of nine successful candidates for Naval Cadetships at the monthly examinations which concluded on 9 January, 1856.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence." ''The Times''. 11 January, 1856. p. 9.</ref> He was appointed to the two-decker ''Cumberland'', 74, on 10 January.<ref>Harris service record. {{TNA|ADM 196/15/102.|}} f. 110.</ref> | ||
− | Harris was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} with seniority of 9 December, 1879. | + | Harris was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} with seniority of 9 December, 1879.{{Gaz|24791|7324|12 December, 1879}} |
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+ | Harris submitted a lengthy essay to the [[Royal United Service Institution]]'s competition of 1885 on an assigned topic to explore the impact of the introduction on the ram, mine and torpedo on various aspects of naval training and operations. His work was commended and considered worthy of printing, but was deemed too long to be considered for the Gold Medal.{{ToL|Royal United Service Institution|8 Mar. 1886, p. 8}} | ||
==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
− | Harris was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 January, 1895.<ref>'' | + | Harris was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 January, 1895.{{Gaz|26585|7|1 January, 1895}} He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael & St George (K.C.M.G.) in January 1898.<ref>''Huddersfield Chronicle'' (Thursday, 27 January 1898), p. 4.</ref> |
− | On 19 February, 1901, Harris was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}}, vice [[Hilary Gustavus Andoe|Andoe]]. | + | On 19 February, 1901, Harris was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}}, vice [[Hilary Gustavus Andoe|Andoe]].{{Gaz|27288|1350|22 February, 1901}} On 6 November, 1900, for his services in South Africa, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.).{{Gaz|27244|6766|6 November, 1900}} |
He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.<ref>''List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres'' (July, 1901). p. 10.</ref> | He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.<ref>''List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres'' (July, 1901). p. 10.</ref> | ||
− | Harris was appointed President of the [[Royal Naval College, Greenwich]] on 6 August, 1903 in succession to Admiral [[Robert Henry More Molyneux|Sir Robert H. M. Molyneux]].<ref>"New President of the Royal Naval College" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 25 July, 1903. Issue '''37142''', col F, p. 7.</ref> On 1 September, 1904, he was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}}, vice [[Henry Frederick Stephenson|Stephenson]]. | + | Harris was appointed President of the [[Royal Naval College, Greenwich]] on 6 August, 1903 in succession to Admiral [[Robert Henry More Molyneux|Sir Robert H. M. Molyneux]].<ref>"New President of the Royal Naval College" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 25 July, 1903. Issue '''37142''', col F, p. 7.</ref> On 1 September, 1904, he was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}}, vice [[Henry Frederick Stephenson|Stephenson]].{{Gaz|27715|6044|20 September, 1904}} |
− | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], Harris was placed on the Retired List on 12 October, 1908. | + | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 22 February, 1870]], Harris was placed on the Retired List on 12 October, 1908.{{Gaz|28185|7381|13 October, 1908}} |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 19 May 2024
Admiral SIR Robert Hastings Harris, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Royal Navy (12 October, 1843 – 25 August, 1926) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Harris passed first out of nine successful candidates for Naval Cadetships at the monthly examinations which concluded on 9 January, 1856.[1] He was appointed to the two-decker Cumberland, 74, on 10 January.[2]
Harris was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 9 December, 1879.[3]
Harris submitted a lengthy essay to the Royal United Service Institution's competition of 1885 on an assigned topic to explore the impact of the introduction on the ram, mine and torpedo on various aspects of naval training and operations. His work was commended and considered worthy of printing, but was deemed too long to be considered for the Gold Medal.[4]
Flag Rank
Harris was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 January, 1895.[5] He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael & St George (K.C.M.G.) in January 1898.[6]
On 19 February, 1901, Harris was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral, vice Andoe.[7] On 6 November, 1900, for his services in South Africa, he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.).[8]
He served as one of the three umpires for the 1901 naval manœuvres.[9]
Harris was appointed President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich on 6 August, 1903 in succession to Admiral Sir Robert H. M. Molyneux.[10] On 1 September, 1904, he was promoted to the rank of Admiral, vice Stephenson.[11]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 22 February, 1870, Harris was placed on the Retired List on 12 October, 1908.[12]
See Also
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir R. H. Harris" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 26 August, 1926. Issue 44360, col D, p. 12.
- Harris, Admiral Sir Robert Hastings (1913). From Naval Cadet to Admiral. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd..
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/36.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/15.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence." The Times. 11 January, 1856. p. 9.
- ↑ Harris service record. The National Archives. ADM 196/15/102. f. 110.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24791. p. 7324. 12 December, 1879.
- ↑ "Royal United Service Institution." The Times (London, England), 8 Mar. 1886, p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26585. p. 7. 1 January, 1895.
- ↑ Huddersfield Chronicle (Thursday, 27 January 1898), p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27288. p. 1350. 22 February, 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27244. p. 6766. 6 November, 1900.
- ↑ List of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Torpedo Boats Engaged in the Naval Manœuvres (July, 1901). p. 10.
- ↑ "New President of the Royal Naval College" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 25 July, 1903. Issue 37142, col F, p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27715. p. 6044. 20 September, 1904.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28185. p. 7381. 13 October, 1908.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1884). p. 256.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1888). p. 195.
- ↑ "The Naval Manœuvres." The Times (London, England), Monday, 15 July, 1889. Issue 32751, col F, p. 3.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 229.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 229.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 195.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, 13 May, 1893. Issue 33950, col D, p. 13.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1897). p. 191.
- ↑ Clowes. The Royal Navy. Vol. VII. p. 90.
- ↑ Harris Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/36. f. 571.