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In September, 1925, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Comus|f=t}}.
 
In September, 1925, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Comus|f=t}}.
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On 29 March, 1932 he was appointed Naval Assistant to the [[Second Sea Lord]],  [[Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound|Dudley Pound]].  Pound would be a frequent superior to him, and in summing up his service as Naval Assistant, Pound stressed Edward-Collins's "exceptional ability" and that he was a "keen sportsman and keeps himself very fit."<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
  
 
Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 13 September, 1935.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
 
Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 13 September, 1935.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
  
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In August, 1938, the Commander-in-Chief on the [[Mediterranean Station]], Admiral [[Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound|Dudley Pound]] assessed Edward-Collins for purposes of promotion as 88 marks, tying him with Tovey in the most favourable echelon for advancement in a list of five flag officers.  Pound found the two men quite similar, but found that Edward-Collins possessed the keener mind, though not one that bore fruit rapidly.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
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On 20 March, 1936, he was appointed to {{UK-Barham}} additional as Chief of Staff to Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean, again [[Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound|Dudley Pound]].  On 3 July, this appointment carried over as he transferred to {{UK-QueenElizabeth}}.  His appointment as Chief of Staff terminated on 3 May, 1938.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
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On 13 June, 1938, he was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the {{UK-CS|2}}.  This seagoing command would carry into World War II.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
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In August, 1938, the Commander-in-Chief on the [[Mediterranean Station]], once again Admiral [[Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound|Dudley Pound]] assessed Edward-Collins for purposes of promotion as 88 marks, tying him with Tovey in the most favourable echelon for advancement in a list of five flag officers.  Pound found the two men quite similar, but found that Edward-Collins possessed the keener mind, though not one that worked quickly.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
  
 
Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 16 May, 1939.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
 
Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 16 May, 1939.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
  
 
==World War II==
 
==World War II==
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On 15 June, 1940 he was appointed Vice-Admiral Commanding the {{UK-CS|18}} and Second-in-Command, [[Home Fleet]].  This appointment terminated on 23 November and on 9 December, 1940 he was appointed as Flag Officer Commanding, [[North Atlantic Fleet (Royal Navy)|North Atlantic]].  An assessment from {{FleetRN}} [[Charles Morton Forbes]] from around this period noted that Edward-Collins had performed well in the Norwegian Campaign and was unflappable, even when under bombing attack.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
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He was appointed as Acting Governor of Gibraltar on 8 May, 1942, but stayed in the post only until 19 June.
  
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Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 21 January, 1943. He was placed on the Retired List to facilitate the promotion of younger officers on 7 February, 1944.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
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Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 21 January, 1943 and reappointed as Admiral, Gibraltar in continuation.   Edward-Collins was placed on the Retired List to facilitate the promotion of younger officers on 7 February, 1944, but he was appointed as Flag Officer in Charge, Falmouth, vice Thesiger, under the rank of Rear-Admiral, on 1 March, 1944.<ref>Edward-Collins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/91.|}} f. 154.</ref>
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Revision as of 12:18, 12 May 2015

Admiral SIR George Frederick Basset Edward-Collins, K.C.V.O., K.C.B., Royal Navy (26 December, 1883 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 26 December, 1904.[1]

Edward-Collins was appointed to Tiger as Navigating Officer on 14 February, 1917 and promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1917. He was discharged from Tiger on 16 January, 1918 and went two days later to the Operations Division, where he remained through the end of the war.[2]

Post-War

Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1923.[3]

Edward-Collins was appointed in command of the light cruiser Carysfort in April, 1925.

In September, 1925, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Comus.

On 29 March, 1932 he was appointed Naval Assistant to the Second Sea Lord, Dudley Pound. Pound would be a frequent superior to him, and in summing up his service as Naval Assistant, Pound stressed Edward-Collins's "exceptional ability" and that he was a "keen sportsman and keeps himself very fit."[4]

Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 13 September, 1935.[5]

On 20 March, 1936, he was appointed to Barham additional as Chief of Staff to Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean, again Dudley Pound. On 3 July, this appointment carried over as he transferred to Queen Elizabeth. His appointment as Chief of Staff terminated on 3 May, 1938.[6]

On 13 June, 1938, he was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding the Second Cruiser Squadron. This seagoing command would carry into World War II.[7]

In August, 1938, the Commander-in-Chief on the Mediterranean Station, once again Admiral Dudley Pound assessed Edward-Collins for purposes of promotion as 88 marks, tying him with Tovey in the most favourable echelon for advancement in a list of five flag officers. Pound found the two men quite similar, but found that Edward-Collins possessed the keener mind, though not one that worked quickly.[8]

Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 16 May, 1939.[9]

World War II

On 15 June, 1940 he was appointed Vice-Admiral Commanding the Eighteenth Cruiser Squadron and Second-in-Command, Home Fleet. This appointment terminated on 23 November and on 9 December, 1940 he was appointed as Flag Officer Commanding, North Atlantic. An assessment from Admiral of the Fleet Charles Morton Forbes from around this period noted that Edward-Collins had performed well in the Norwegian Campaign and was unflappable, even when under bombing attack.[10]

He was appointed as Acting Governor of Gibraltar on 8 May, 1942, but stayed in the post only until 19 June.

Edward-Collins was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 21 January, 1943 and reappointed as Admiral, Gibraltar in continuation. Edward-Collins was placed on the Retired List to facilitate the promotion of younger officers on 7 February, 1944, but he was appointed as Flag Officer in Charge, Falmouth, vice Thesiger, under the rank of Rear-Admiral, on 1 March, 1944.[11]

See Also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 24.
  2. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  3. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  4. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  5. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  6. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  7. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  8. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  9. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  10. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  11. ↑ Edward-Collins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/91. f. 154.
  12. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  13. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.

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