Archibald James Pocklington
Admiral Archibald James Pocklington, Royal Navy, Retired (9 June, 1851 – 16 October, 1922) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 March, 1874.[1]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Commander on 21 June, 1887.[2]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1894.[3]
He commanded Andromache during Manœuvres commencing on 8 July, 1896.[4]
Pocklington was appointed in command of the Calypso on 8 May, 1897.[5]
He was placed in command of the first class protected cruiser Europa on 23 November, 1899.[6]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 11 July, 1905, vice Prothero.[7] 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, dated 16 February, 1906.[8]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 30 April, 1910,[9] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 3 June, 1913.[10]
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Pocklington" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 18 October, 1922. Issue 43165, col B, p. 18.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry C. Bigge |
Flag Captain at the Nore 26 Feb, 1901[11] |
Succeeded by Arthur Y. Moggridge |
| Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Captain of the Medway Fleet Reserve 1 Nov, 1903[12] – 1 Jun, 1905[13] |
Succeeded by Position Abolished |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24082. p. 1923. 31 March, 1874.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26534. p. 4154. 20 July, 1894.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27818. p. 4983. 18 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27890. p. 1436. 27 February, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28362. p. 3063. 3 May, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28725. p. 3914. 3 June, 1913.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 21 February, 1901. Issue 36384, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
