Charles Henry Adair

Admiral Charles Henry Adair, Royal Navy (2 July, 1851 – 9 March, 1920) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Who was Who

ADAIR, Admiral Charles Henry Born 2 July 1851; 2nd s of General Sir Charles W. Adair, KCB, RMLI; m 1893, Annette C., d of W. H. Wilson of Nortonsea, Waterloo, Lancashire; two s one d ; died 9 March 1920

CAREER Entered Royal Navy, 1864; Lieut, 1874; Commander, 1886; Captain, 1893; Rear-Admiral, 1905; Vice-Admiral, 1909; Admiral, 1913; served continuously at sea in all parts of the world; Suakim, 1884 (Egyptian medal and star); retired, 1913

CLUB United Service

ADDRESS Hendon, Regents Park, Southampton

Bibliography

• "Admiral C. H. Adair" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 11 March, 1920. Issue 42356, col E, pg. 16.

Service Records

• The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/18.

See Also

• William Thompson Adair