Difference between revisions of "Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian"
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Heneage was appointed additional to the ironclad ''[[H.M.S. Triumph (1870)|Triumph]]'' on 30 August, 1887.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Wednesday, 31 August, 1887. Issue '''32165''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | Heneage was appointed additional to the ironclad ''[[H.M.S. Triumph (1870)|Triumph]]'' on 30 August, 1887.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Wednesday, 31 August, 1887. Issue '''32165''', col C, p. 10.</ref> | ||
− | Heneage was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 14 November, 1890. | + | Heneage was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 14 November, 1890.{{Gaz|26286|2704|10 May, 1892}} |
− | He was confirmed in the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 November, 1892. | + | He was confirmed in the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 November, 1892.{{Gaz|26360|3|3 January, 1893}} |
− | Heneage was specially promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 2 May, 1900, for services in South Africa. | + | Heneage was specially promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 2 May, 1900, for services in South Africa.{{Gaz|27194|3249|22 May, 1900}} |
He served as commander in {{UK-Nile}}, {{UK-Niobe}} and {{UK-Hogue}}. A rather dismal inspection of ''Hogue'' by Rear-Admiral Henderson elicited the comment that the "[d]isorganised state of ship shows that executive officer has no aptitude for his duty." A satisfactory inspection by Curzon-Howe followed, perhaps showing a keener approach being taken.<ref>Heneage Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 174.</ref> | He served as commander in {{UK-Nile}}, {{UK-Niobe}} and {{UK-Hogue}}. A rather dismal inspection of ''Hogue'' by Rear-Admiral Henderson elicited the comment that the "[d]isorganised state of ship shows that executive officer has no aptitude for his duty." A satisfactory inspection by Curzon-Howe followed, perhaps showing a keener approach being taken.<ref>Heneage Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 174.</ref> | ||
− | Heneage was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1906. | + | Heneage was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1906.{{Gaz|27982|31|1 January, 1907}} |
He was appointed command of {{UK-Hyacinth|f=t}} on 10 January, 1907.{{NLOct08|p. 329}} | He was appointed command of {{UK-Hyacinth|f=t}} on 10 January, 1907.{{NLOct08|p. 329}} | ||
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Heneage was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1916.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29423/supplements/80 no. 29423. p. 80.] (Supplement) 1 January, 1916.</ref> | Heneage was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1916.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29423/supplements/80 no. 29423. p. 80.] (Supplement) 1 January, 1916.</ref> | ||
− | Heneage was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 31 January, 1918, vice [[Cunningham Robert de Clare Foot|Foot]]. | + | Heneage was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 31 January, 1918, vice [[Cunningham Robert de Clare Foot|Foot]].{{Gaz|30522|1946|12 February, 1918}} On 9 March he was appointed British Senior Naval Officer, Italy.{{SMNLNov18|p. 6}} |
==Post-War== | ==Post-War== | ||
− | Heneage was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 29 July, 1920, "in order to facilitate the promotion of younger officers." | + | Heneage was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 29 July, 1920, "in order to facilitate the promotion of younger officers."{{Gaz|32012|8277|10 August, 1920}} On 21 July, 1921, he was granted Royal License to alter his name to Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian.{{Gaz|32432|6668|23 August, 1921}} |
− | Walker-Heneage-Vivian was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 October, 1923, | + | Walker-Heneage-Vivian was advanced to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 8 October, 1923,{{Gaz|32871|6966|16 October, 1923}} was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 1 August, 1927.{{Gaz|33300|5105|5 August, 1927}} |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== |
Revision as of 22:17, 27 December 2020
Admiral Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian, C.B., M.V.O., Royal Navy, Retired (4 February, 1871 – 26 February, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Heneage was appointed additional to the ironclad Triumph on 30 August, 1887.[1]
Heneage was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 14 November, 1890.[2]
He was confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 14 November, 1892.[3]
Heneage was specially promoted to the rank of Commander on 2 May, 1900, for services in South Africa.[4]
He served as commander in Nile, Niobe and Hogue. A rather dismal inspection of Hogue by Rear-Admiral Henderson elicited the comment that the "[d]isorganised state of ship shows that executive officer has no aptitude for his duty." A satisfactory inspection by Curzon-Howe followed, perhaps showing a keener approach being taken.[5]
Heneage was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1906.[6]
He was appointed command of second class protected cruiser Hyacinth on 10 January, 1907.[7]
On 1 February, 1910, Heneage was appointed to the command of H.M.S. Andromache.[8]
Great War
He was appointed in command of Albion on 1 August, 1914.[9]
On 15 June, 1915, he was appointed to Hussar as Captain in Charge of Minesweepers. He was designated a Commodore, Second Class on 16 September 1915 and continued with the sweepers until 5 December, 1916.[10]
Heneage was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1916.[11]
Heneage was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 31 January, 1918, vice Foot.[12] On 9 March he was appointed British Senior Naval Officer, Italy.[13]
Post-War
Heneage was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 29 July, 1920, "in order to facilitate the promotion of younger officers."[14] On 21 July, 1921, he was granted Royal License to alter his name to Algernon Walker-Heneage-Vivian.[15]
Walker-Heneage-Vivian was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 8 October, 1923,[16] was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 1 August, 1927.[17]
Bibliography
- "Admiral A. Walker-Heneage-Vivian" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 27 February, 1952. Issue 52246, col E, p. 6.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/88.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Wednesday, 31 August, 1887. Issue 32165, col C, p. 10.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26286. p. 2704. 10 May, 1892.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26360. p. 3. 3 January, 1893.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27194. p. 3249. 22 May, 1900.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27982. p. 31. 1 January, 1907.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 329.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 7 January, 1910. Issue 39163, col D, p. 17.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 272.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29423. p. 80. (Supplement) 1 January, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30522. p. 1946. 12 February, 1918.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (November, 1918). p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32012. p. 8277. 10 August, 1920.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32432. p. 6668. 23 August, 1921.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32871. p. 6966. 16 October, 1923.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33300. p. 5105. 5 August, 1927.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 329.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 347.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/88. f. 130.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 32.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.
- ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.