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==Life & Career==
 
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Born '''Arthur William Craig'''.
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Born '''Arthur William Craig''', the son of the Very Rev. Dean Craig of Clonmacnois.
  
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He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 18 June, 1891.  He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 18 June, 1892.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26356/pages/7551 no. 26356.  p. 7551.]  23 December, 1892.</ref>
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Craig was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 18 June, 1891.  He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 18 June, 1892.{{Gaz|26356|7551|23 December, 1892}}
  
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On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27512/pages/4 no. 27512. p. 4.]  2 January, 1903.</ref>
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On 18 October, 1898, he was informed of Their Lordships' displeasure at his having lost a Gunnery Manual.<ref>Waller Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 207.</ref>
  
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On 30 June, 1908, Craig was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28151/supplements/4644 (Supplement) no. 28151.  p. 4644.]  26 June, 1908.</ref>
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He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} dated 31 December, 1902.{{Gaz|27512|4|2 January, 1903}}
  
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He was appointed command of the battleship [[H.M.S. Albemarle (1901)|''Albemarle'']] on 29 December, 1913.<ref>''Navy List'' (December, 1914).  p. 271.</ref>
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In 1905, while appointed to {{UK-Excellent}} for experimental work, he was impressing his superior officers with his ideas in night firing and torpedo boat attack.  He also invented range transmitters and indicators.<ref>Waller Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 207.</ref>
  
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==Great War==
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On 30 June, 1908, Craig was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.{{GazSup|28151|4644|26 June, 1908}}
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He commanded [[H.M.S. Barham (1914)|''Barham'']] at the [[Battle of Jutland]].
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On 15 September he 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.) dated 31 May.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9070 (Supplement) no. 29751.  p. 9070.]  15 September, 1916.</ref>
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Albemarle|f=t}} on 29 December, 1913.{{NLDec14|p. 271}}
  
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==Post-War==
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==Great War==
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On 1 February, 1919, Craig was appointed President of the [[Ordnance Committee (Royal Navy)|Ordnance Committee]].<ref>"Naval Appointments" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 15 January, 1919.  Issue '''41998''', col D, pg. 3.</ref>  He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 3 November, 1919, vice [[Arthur Hayes-Sadler|Hayes-Sadler]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31632/pages/13545 no. 31632. p. 13545.]  7 November, 1919.</ref>
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He got off to a rocky start with {{UK-1Orion}} by sinking an admiral's barge and picket boat on 30 November, 1914.  He was encouraged to be more careful in future when mooring boats at the boom.<ref>Waller Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 207.</ref>
  
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He changed his name by Royal License dated 26 February, 1921, pursuant to a direction in the will dated 11 April, 1917 of Edmond Noble Waller of Allenstown, County Meath.
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He commanded the super-dreadnought {{UK-Barham}} from her commissioning in mid-1915 through to April, 1918.  The ship was flagship of the {{UK-BS|5}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]].{{UKJutlandOD|p. 46}}
  
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On 15 September 1916, he 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.) dated 31 May.{{GazSup|29751|9070|15 September, 1916}}
  
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Craig Waller was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 March, 1922,<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32653/pages/2517 no. 32653.  p. 2517.]  28 March, 1922.</ref> and promoted to {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 18 January, 1925.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33015/pages/591 no. 33015.  p. 591.]  27 January, 1925.</ref>
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==Post-War==
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On 4 January 1919, Vice-Admiral Sir [[Henry Francis Oliver|H. F. Oliver]] reported that Craig's "character is the very combination of brilliant mental ability with the soundest commonsense and great tact. Has great self-control, excellent judgment; and is broadminded and well informed - and will fill any high command afloat or important post on shore which he may succeed to in the future, with credit and success. Commands the respect and liking of officers and men, and is a good leader.  ''Renown'' while under his command was very efficient and well organized, and an excellent feeling existed among all ranks." <ref>Waller Service Record.  {{ADM196|89|D8115565}} f. 40.</ref>
  
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==Who was Who==
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On 1 February, 1919, Craig was appointed President of the [[Ordnance Committee (Royal Navy)|Ordnance Committee]].{{NavAppts|Wednesday, 15 January, 1919. Issue '''41998''', col D, p. 3}}  He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 3 November, 1919, vice [[Arthur Hayes-Sadler|Hayes-Sadler]].{{Gaz|31632|13545|7 November, 1919}}
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WALLER, Vice-Adm. Arthur Craig
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CB 1916; RN
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Born 18 June 1872; s of late Very Rev. Dean Craig of Clonmacnois; m 1910, Ella Mary, d of A. F. Beaufort; two s ; died 21 Feb. 1943
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Craig changed his name by Royal License dated 26 February, 1921, pursuant to a direction in the will dated 11 April, 1917 of Edmond Noble Waller of Allenstown, County Meath.
  
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late President Ordnance Committee
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Craig Waller was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 March, 1922,{{Gaz|32653|2517|28 March, 1922}} and promoted to {{ViceRN}} on the Retired List on 18 January, 1925.{{Gaz|33015|591|27 January, 1925}}  He offered his services in 1939 and reported that he was working with A.R.P..  He was not called upon for naval service.
  
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CAREER
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==Personal Life==
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Served European War, 1914–19; Commanding HMS Albermarle, Barham, 1915–18 (battle of Jutland); and Renown, 1918–19 (CB, despatches, St Anne, Rising Sun, Legion of Honour); retired list, 1922; DL Co. Meath
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Craig married Ella Mart in 1910.  They had two sons.  He was a member of the United Service Club.
  
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*"Vice-Admiral A. W. Craig Waller" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 24 February, 1943.  Issue '''49478''', col E, pg. 7.
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*"Vice-Admiral A. W. Craig Waller" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 24 February, 1943.  Issue '''49478''', col E, p. 7.
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*Waller, Vice-Admiral A. Craig, C.B. (November, 1935).  "The Fifth Battle Squadron at Jutland".  ''The Journal of the Royal United Service Institution'' '''Vol. LXXX''' (520): pp. 791–799.
 
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Vice-Admiral Arthur Craig Waller, C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (18 June, 1872 – 21 February, 1943) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born Arthur William Craig, the son of the Very Rev. Dean Craig of Clonmacnois.

Craig was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 18 June, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 18 June, 1892.[1]

On 18 October, 1898, he was informed of Their Lordships' displeasure at his having lost a Gunnery Manual.[2]

He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 31 December, 1902.[3]

In 1905, while appointed to Excellent for experimental work, he was impressing his superior officers with his ideas in night firing and torpedo boat attack. He also invented range transmitters and indicators.[4]

On 30 June, 1908, Craig was promoted to the rank of Captain.[5]

He was appointed in command of the battleship Albemarle on 29 December, 1913.[6]

Great War

He got off to a rocky start with Orion by sinking an admiral's barge and picket boat on 30 November, 1914. He was encouraged to be more careful in future when mooring boats at the boom.[7]

He commanded the super-dreadnought Barham from her commissioning in mid-1915 through to April, 1918. The ship was flagship of the Fifth Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.[8]

On 15 September 1916, he 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.) dated 31 May.[9]

Post-War

On 4 January 1919, Vice-Admiral Sir H. F. Oliver reported that Craig's "character is the very combination of brilliant mental ability with the soundest commonsense and great tact. Has great self-control, excellent judgment; and is broadminded and well informed - and will fill any high command afloat or important post on shore which he may succeed to in the future, with credit and success. Commands the respect and liking of officers and men, and is a good leader. Renown while under his command was very efficient and well organized, and an excellent feeling existed among all ranks." [10]

On 1 February, 1919, Craig was appointed President of the Ordnance Committee.[11] He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 3 November, 1919, vice Hayes-Sadler.[12]

Craig changed his name by Royal License dated 26 February, 1921, pursuant to a direction in the will dated 11 April, 1917 of Edmond Noble Waller of Allenstown, County Meath.

Craig Waller was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 March, 1922,[13] and promoted to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 18 January, 1925.[14] He offered his services in 1939 and reported that he was working with A.R.P.. He was not called upon for naval service.

Personal Life

Craig married Ella Mart in 1910. They had two sons. He was a member of the United Service Club.

See Also

Bibliography

  • "Vice-Admiral A. W. Craig Waller" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 24 February, 1943. Issue 49478, col E, p. 7.
  • Waller, Vice-Admiral A. Craig, C.B. (November, 1935). "The Fifth Battle Squadron at Jutland". The Journal of the Royal United Service Institution Vol. LXXX (520): pp. 791–799.

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Frederick C. A. Ogilvy 		Captain of H.M. T.B. 75
21 Jul, 1892[15] – 9 Aug, 1892[16] 		Succeeded by
Vessel Lost
Preceded by
James C. Tancred 		Captain of H.M.S. Pelorus
1 Jan, 1908[17] – 23 Apr, 1909[18] 		Succeeded by
Richard G. A. W. Stapleton-Cotton
Preceded by
Frederick C. T. Tudor 		Assistant Director of Naval Ordnance
22 May, 1909[19] – 22 Nov, 1911[20] 		Succeeded by
James C. Ley
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Orion
9 Sep, 1911[21] – 28 Oct, 1913[22][23] 		Succeeded by
Frederic C. Dreyer
Preceded by
The Hon. Sir Alexander E. Bethell 		Captain of H.M.S. Albemarle
29 Dec, 1913[24] – Jun, 1915[Inference] 		Succeeded by
Raymond A. Nugent
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Barham
24 Jun, 1915[25] – Apr, 1918[26] 		Succeeded by
Henry T. Buller
Preceded by
Michael H. Hodges 		Captain of H.M.S. Renown
17 Apr, 1918[27] – 14 Jan, 1919 		Succeeded by
Ernest A. Taylor
Preceded by
Sir Charles F. Hadden
as President of the Ordnance Board 		President of the Ordnance Committee
1 Feb, 1919[28] – 1 Feb, 1920[29] 		Succeeded by
Edward M. Phillpotts

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26356. p. 7551. 23 December, 1892.
  2. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27512. p. 4. 2 January, 1903.
  4. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
  6. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 271.
  7. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  8. ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 46.
  9. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9070. 15 September, 1916.
  10. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/89. f. 40.
  11. ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 15 January, 1919. Issue 41998, col D, p. 3.
  12. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31632. p. 13545. 7 November, 1919.
  13. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32653. p. 2517. 28 March, 1922.
  14. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33015. p. 591. 27 January, 1925.
  15. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  16. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  17. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  18. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  19. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  20. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  21. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  22. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1913). p. 351.
  23. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 396h.
  24. ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 391e.
  25. ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 391p.
  26. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  27. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 891.
  28. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.
  29. ↑ Waller Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 207.

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