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Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 November, 1846. He was the second of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His elder brother was [[William Hannam Henderson]] (later an Admiral and knighted), [[Frank Hannam Henderson]] (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander. | Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 November, 1846. He was the second of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His elder brother was [[William Hannam Henderson]] (later an Admiral and knighted), [[Frank Hannam Henderson]] (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander. | ||
− | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 10 March, 1869, confirming the the commission granted him by Vice-Admiral Sir George Mundy, Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station, in the vacancy caused by the death of Lieutenant Huntley of the ''Cherub''.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23487/pages/2235 no. 23487. p. 2235.] 13 April, 1869.</ref> | + | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 10 March, 1869, confirming the the commission granted him by Vice-Admiral Sir George Mundy, Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station, in the vacancy caused by the death of Lieutenant Huntley of the ''Cherub''.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/23487/pages/2235 no. 23487. p. 2235.] 13 April, 1869.</ref> |
− | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 17 June, 1881.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24986/pages/3093 no. 24986. p. 3093.] 21 June, 1881.</ref> | + | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 17 June, 1881.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/24986/pages/3093 no. 24986. p. 3093.] 21 June, 1881.</ref> |
− | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 21 June, 1887.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25712/pages/3365 no. 25712. p. 3365.] 21 June, 1887.</ref> | + | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 21 June, 1887.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25712/pages/3365 no. 25712. p. 3365.] 21 June, 1887.</ref> |
He was appointed in command of [[H.M.S. Rover (1874)|H.M.S. ''Rover'']] on 1 November, 1888.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 25 October, 1888. Issue '''32526''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | He was appointed in command of [[H.M.S. Rover (1874)|H.M.S. ''Rover'']] on 1 November, 1888.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 25 October, 1888. Issue '''32526''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | ||
− | On the occasion of the Queen's birthday, Henderson was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 25 May, 1892.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26291/pages/3137 no. 26291. p. 3137.] 25 May, 1892.</ref> | + | On the occasion of the Queen's birthday, Henderson was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 25 May, 1892.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26291/pages/3137 no. 26291. p. 3137.] 25 May, 1892.</ref> |
He was appointed in command of the battleship [[H.M.S. Mars (1896)|''Mars'']] on 8 June, 1897.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 24 May, 1897. Issue '''35211''', col E, p. 12.</ref> On 15 January, 1898, he was appointed to the ''Asia'' as Captain of [[Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 20 December, 1897. Issue '''35391''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | He was appointed in command of the battleship [[H.M.S. Mars (1896)|''Mars'']] on 8 June, 1897.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 24 May, 1897. Issue '''35211''', col E, p. 12.</ref> On 15 January, 1898, he was appointed to the ''Asia'' as Captain of [[Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 20 December, 1897. Issue '''35391''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | ||
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==Flag Rank== | ==Flag Rank== | ||
− | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 June, 1901, vice [[Archibald Lucius Douglas|Douglas]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27325/pages/4183 no. 27325. p. 4183.] 21 June, 1901.</ref> | + | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 15 June, 1901, vice [[Archibald Lucius Douglas|Douglas]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27325/pages/4183 no. 27325. p. 4183.] 21 June, 1901.</ref> |
Henderson succeeded Rear-Admiral [[Pelham Aldrich]] as [[Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard]] on 1 September, 1902.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 2 September, 1902. Issue '''36862''', col A, p. 4.</ref> | Henderson succeeded Rear-Admiral [[Pelham Aldrich]] as [[Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard]] on 1 September, 1902.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 2 September, 1902. Issue '''36862''', col A, p. 4.</ref> | ||
− | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 22 July, 1905, vice [[Arthur Dalrymple Fanshawe|Fanshawe]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27822/pages/5222 no. 27822. p. 5222.] 28 July, 1905.</ref> | + | Henderson was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 22 July, 1905, vice [[Arthur Dalrymple Fanshawe|Fanshawe]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27822/pages/5222 no. 27822. p. 5222.] 28 July, 1905.</ref> |
− | On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 28 June, 1907.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28034/supplements/4430 (Supplement) no. 28034. p. 4430.] 28 June, 1907.</ref> | + | On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 28 June, 1907.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28034/supplements/4430 (Supplement) no. 28034. p. 4430.] 28 June, 1907.</ref> |
− | He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 2 December, 1908, vice [[Gerard Henry Uctred Noel|Noel]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28201/pages/9182 no. 28201. p. 9182.] 1 December, 1908.</ref> | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 2 December, 1908, vice [[Gerard Henry Uctred Noel|Noel]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28201/pages/9182 no. 28201. p. 9182.] 1 December, 1908.</ref> |
− | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1910.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> | + | In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1910.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28325/pages/29 no. 28325. p. 29.] 4 January, 1910.</ref> |
− | On the occasion of King George V's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 22 June, 1914.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28842/supplements/4876 (Supplement) no. 28842. p. 4876.] 22 June, 1914.</ref> | + | On the occasion of King George V's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 22 June, 1914.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28842/supplements/4876 (Supplement) no. 28842. p. 4876.] 22 June, 1914.</ref> |
Lady Henderson died at Southbourne on 3 May, 1947, aged eighty-six.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 6 May, 1947. Issue '''50753''', col A, p. 1.</ref> | Lady Henderson died at Southbourne on 3 May, 1947, aged eighty-six.<ref>"Deaths" (Deaths). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 6 May, 1947. Issue '''50753''', col A, p. 1.</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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− | *"Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 13 July, 1932. Issue '''46184''', col B, | + | *"Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 13 July, 1932. Issue '''46184''', col B, p. 16. |
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Admiral SIR Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson, G.C.B., Royal Navy (20 November, 1846 – 12 July, 1932) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Reginald Friend Hannam Henderson was born at Worth, near Sandwich, on 20 November, 1846. He was the second of four brothers born to John Henderson, J.P., and Laura, daughter of Henry Pett Hannam. His elder brother was William Hannam Henderson (later an Admiral and knighted), Frank Hannam Henderson (later Vice-Admiral on the Retired List), and John Henderson, who retired as a Commander.
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 10 March, 1869, confirming the the commission granted him by Vice-Admiral Sir George Mundy, Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West Indian Station, in the vacancy caused by the death of Lieutenant Huntley of the Cherub.[1]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Commander on 17 June, 1881.[2]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Captain on 21 June, 1887.[3]
He was appointed in command of H.M.S. Rover on 1 November, 1888.[4]
On the occasion of the Queen's birthday, Henderson was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 25 May, 1892.[5]
He was appointed in command of the battleship Mars on 8 June, 1897.[6] On 15 January, 1898, he was appointed to the Asia as Captain of Portsmouth Dockyard Reserve.[7]
Henderson was appointed Captain Superintendent of Sheerness Dockyard on 28 June, 1899.[8]
Flag Rank
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 June, 1901, vice Douglas.[9]
Henderson succeeded Rear-Admiral Pelham Aldrich as Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard on 1 September, 1902.[10]
Henderson was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 22 July, 1905, vice Fanshawe.[11]
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 28 June, 1907.[12]
He was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 2 December, 1908, vice Noel.[13]
In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 January, 1910.[14]
On the occasion of King George V's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the First Class, or Knight Grand Cross, in the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 22 June, 1914.[15]
Lady Henderson died at Southbourne on 3 May, 1947, aged eighty-six.[16]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23487. p. 2235. 13 April, 1869.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24986. p. 3093. 21 June, 1881.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 25 October, 1888. Issue 32526, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26291. p. 3137. 25 May, 1892.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 24 May, 1897. Issue 35211, col E, p. 12.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 20 December, 1897. Issue 35391, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ Clowes. VII. p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27325. p. 4183. 21 June, 1901.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 September, 1902. Issue 36862, col A, p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27822. p. 5222. 28 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28034. p. 4430. 28 June, 1907.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28201. p. 9182. 1 December, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28325. p. 29. 4 January, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28842. p. 4876. 22 June, 1914.
- ↑ "Deaths" (Deaths). The Times. Tuesday, 6 May, 1947. Issue 50753, col A, p. 1.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 13 July, 1932. Issue 46184, col B, p. 16.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/17.
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Pelham Aldrich |
Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard 1902 – 1905 |
Succeeded by Henry D. Barry
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Preceded by Ernest Rice |
Admiral Commanding Coastguard and Reserves 1905 – 1909 |
Succeeded by Frederick S. Inglefield
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