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[[Vice-Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice-Admiral]] '''Sidney Robert Drury-Lowe''', C.M.G., Royal Navy, Retired (19 October, 1871 – 24 January, 1945) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | [[Vice-Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice-Admiral]] '''Sidney Robert Drury-Lowe''', C.M.G., Royal Navy, Retired (19 October, 1871 – 24 January, 1945) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
− | He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 May, 1892. | + | He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 May, 1892.{{Gaz|26356|7551|23 December, 1892}} |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} dated 31 December, 1902. | + | In early 1902, Drury-Lowe assisted in the armour and shell experiments conducted against the old battleship {{UK-Belleisle}}. |
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+ | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} dated 31 December, 1902.{{Gaz|27512|4|2 January, 1903}} | ||
Though he was mentioned in despatches for services in Somaliland in 1903-4, a disturbance in the Portsmouth naval barracks resulted in a comment on 3 December, 1906 that, "Commander Sidney R. Drury-Lowe, as second-in-command of the barracks, has failed in the performance of his duties as executive officer, and will be superseded."<ref>Drury-Lowe Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 114/214.</ref> | Though he was mentioned in despatches for services in Somaliland in 1903-4, a disturbance in the Portsmouth naval barracks resulted in a comment on 3 December, 1906 that, "Commander Sidney R. Drury-Lowe, as second-in-command of the barracks, has failed in the performance of his duties as executive officer, and will be superseded."<ref>Drury-Lowe Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 114/214.</ref> | ||
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1909. | + | A photo of him posing with other officers aboard {{UK-Magnificent|f=p}} c. mid 1907 shows his left arm in a sling. His service record does not appear to record the reason for this. |
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+ | He was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1909.{{Gaz|28263|4857|25 June, 1909}} | ||
− | Drury-Lowe was appointed in command of the {{UK-Chatham|f=t}} on 11 July, 1912.{{NLApr14|p. 293}} | + | Drury-Lowe was appointed in command of the {{UK-Chatham|f=t}} on 11 July, 1912.{{NLApr14|p. 293}} On 23 November, 1915, after injuring his foot when exiting a boat in a seaway, he temporarily handed command to Commander [[Raymond Fitzmaurice]].<ref>[http://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-06-HMS_Chatham.htm Ship's Logbook].</ref> |
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Zealandia|f=t}} on 14 September, 1916.{{NLDec16|p. 399''k-l''}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Zealandia|f=t}} on 14 September, 1916.{{NLDec16|p. 399''k-l''}} | ||
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Drury-Lowe was appointed as President of the [[Committee of Fire Control Tables]] on 30 August, 1919. He stepped down on 10 December, 1920.<ref>Drury-Lowe Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}} f. 197.</ref> | Drury-Lowe was appointed as President of the [[Committee of Fire Control Tables]] on 30 August, 1919. He stepped down on 10 December, 1920.<ref>Drury-Lowe Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.|}} f. 197.</ref> | ||
− | Drury-Lowe was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 19 February, 1920, vice Caulfeild. | + | Drury-Lowe was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 19 February, 1920, vice Caulfeild.{{Gaz|31802|2463|2 March, 1920}} He was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the retired List on the Retired List on 12 August, 1925.{{Gaz|33077|5563|21 August, 1925}} |
Drury-Lowe died at St. Annes-on-Sea of heart failure on 24 January, 1945 aged seventy-three. He left a widow, Clare, of 103 Hamilton Terrace, London, N.W.8. He was cremated privately on 26 January.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Friday, 26 January, 1945. Issue '''50051''', col A, p. 1.</ref> | Drury-Lowe died at St. Annes-on-Sea of heart failure on 24 January, 1945 aged seventy-three. He left a widow, Clare, of 103 Hamilton Terrace, London, N.W.8. He was cremated privately on 26 January.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Friday, 26 January, 1945. Issue '''50051''', col A, p. 1.</ref> | ||
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Vice-Admiral Sidney Robert Drury-Lowe, C.M.G., Royal Navy, Retired (19 October, 1871 – 24 January, 1945) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 14 May, 1892.[1]
In early 1902, Drury-Lowe assisted in the armour and shell experiments conducted against the old battleship Belleisle.
He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 31 December, 1902.[2]
Though he was mentioned in despatches for services in Somaliland in 1903-4, a disturbance in the Portsmouth naval barracks resulted in a comment on 3 December, 1906 that, "Commander Sidney R. Drury-Lowe, as second-in-command of the barracks, has failed in the performance of his duties as executive officer, and will be superseded."[3]
A photo of him posing with other officers aboard H.M.S. Magnificent c. mid 1907 shows his left arm in a sling. His service record does not appear to record the reason for this.
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1909.[4]
Drury-Lowe was appointed in command of the light cruiser Chatham on 11 July, 1912.[5] On 23 November, 1915, after injuring his foot when exiting a boat in a seaway, he temporarily handed command to Commander Raymond Fitzmaurice.[6]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Zealandia on 14 September, 1916.[7]
He was appointed in temporary command of Princess Royal on 9 October, 1917,[8] handing command back over to Captain John D. Kelly less than 3 months later.
He was appointed in command of the battleship Superb on 2 February, 1918.[9]
Post-War
Drury-Lowe was appointed as President of the Committee of Fire Control Tables on 30 August, 1919. He stepped down on 10 December, 1920.[10]
Drury-Lowe was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 19 February, 1920, vice Caulfeild.[11] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the retired List on the Retired List on 12 August, 1925.[12]
Drury-Lowe died at St. Annes-on-Sea of heart failure on 24 January, 1945 aged seventy-three. He left a widow, Clare, of 103 Hamilton Terrace, London, N.W.8. He was cremated privately on 26 January.[13]
Bibliography
- "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Friday, 26 January, 1945. Issue 50051, col A, pg. 1.
- "Vice-Admiral S. R. Drury-Lowe" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 27 January, 1945. Issue 50052, col D, pg. 6.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26356. p. 7551. 23 December, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27512. p. 4. 2 January, 1903.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 114/214.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28263. p. 4857. 25 June, 1909.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 293.
- ↑ Ship's Logbook.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 399k-l.
- ↑ The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 197.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31802. p. 2463. 2 March, 1920.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33077. p. 5563. 21 August, 1925.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Friday, 26 January, 1945. Issue 50051, col A, p. 1.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 274.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392s.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 399i.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 397d.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 847.
- ↑ Drury-Lowe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 214.