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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor''', K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Royal Navy (29 March, 1863 &ndash; 14 April, 1946) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor''', {{Post-Nominals|country=GBR-cats|K.C.B.m|K.C.M.G.|C.B.c}}, R.N. (29 March, 1863 &ndash; 14 April, 1946) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Early Life & Career==
 
==Early Life & Career==
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Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich.  He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 4 December, 1875.  Issue '''28490''', col A, pg. 6.</ref>
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Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich.  He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 4 December, 1875.  Issue '''28490''', col A, p. 6.</ref>
  
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Jones was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 29 March, 1884.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25352/pages/2085 no. 25352.  p. 2085.]  9 May, 1884.</ref>
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Jones was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 29 March, 1884.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25352/pages/2085 no. 25352.  p. 2085.]  9 May, 1884.</ref>
  
 
On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor.
 
On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor.
  
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Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1896.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26809/pages/3 no. 26809.  p. 3.]  1 January, 1897.</ref>  He was appointed an Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance from the same date.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 22 January, 1897.  Issue '''35107''', col E, pg. 11.</ref>  
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Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1896.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26809/pages/3 no. 26809.  p. 3.]  1 January, 1897.</ref>  He was appointed an Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance from the same date.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 22 January, 1897.  Issue '''35107''', col E, p. 11.</ref>  
  
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He was appointed to the [[H.M.S. Hannibal (1896)|''Hannibal'']] on 10 May, 1898.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 2 May, 1898.  Issue '''35505''', col B, pg. 12.</ref>
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He was appointed to the [[H.M.S. Hannibal (1896)|''Hannibal'']] on 10 May, 1898.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 2 May, 1898.  Issue '''35505''', col B, p. 12.</ref>
  
 
==Captain==
 
==Captain==
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On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27512/pages/3 no. 27512.  p. 3.]  2 January, 1903.</ref>
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On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27512/pages/3 no. 27512.  p. 3.]  2 January, 1903.</ref>
  
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He was appointed command of the dreadnought [[H.M.S. Superb (1907)|''Superb'']] on 14 March, 1909.<ref>Tudor Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/42.  f. 90.</ref>
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In May 1904, Tudor assumed command of the {{UK-Challenger|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
  
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Tudor was appointed in command of ''Excellent'' on 16 August, 1910.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 21 July, 1910.  Issue '''39330''', col E, pg. 4.</ref>  On 12 April, 1911, Tudor was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V, vice [[Charles Edward Madden, First Baronet|Madden]], promoted.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28485/pages/2967 no. 28485.  p. 2967.]  14 April, 1911.</ref>
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He was appointed command of the {{UK-Superb|f=t}} on 14 March, 1909.<ref>Tudor Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42}}.  f. 90.</ref>
  
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He was appointed [[Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes]] on 1 June, 1912.<ref>"New Director of Naval Ordnance" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Tuesday, 21 March, 1912.  Issue '''39904''', col F, pg. 4.</ref>
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Tudor was appointed in command of ''Excellent'' on 16 August, 1910.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 21 July, 1910.  Issue '''39330''', col E, p. 4.</ref>  On 12 April, 1911, Tudor was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George V, vice [[Charles Edward Madden, First Baronet|Madden]], promoted.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28485/pages/2967 no. 28485.  p. 2967.]  14 April, 1911.</ref>
  
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On 12 June, 1912, Tudor married Netta, widow of Admiral [[Robert William Craigie|Robert W. Craigie]], in a ceremony conducted at Beaconsfield by the Reverend A. S. Commeline.<ref>"Marriages" (Marriages).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 14 June, 1913.  Issue '''40238''', col A, pg. 1.</ref>
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He was appointed [[Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes]] on 1 June, 1912.<ref>"New Director of Naval Ordnance" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Tuesday, 21 March, 1912.  Issue '''39904''', col F, p. 4.</ref>
  
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He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 14 January, 1913, vice [[Evelyn Robert Le Marchant|Le Marchant]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28681/pages/325 no. 28681.  p. 325.]  14 January, 1913.</ref> On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28724/supplements/3903 (Supplement) no. 28724.  p. 3903.]  3 June, 1913.</ref>
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On 12 June, 1912, Tudor married Netta, widow of Admiral [[Robert William Craigie|Robert W. Craigie]], in a ceremony conducted at Beaconsfield by the Reverend A. S. Commeline.<ref>"Marriages" (Marriages).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 14 June, 1913.  Issue '''40238''', col A, p. 1.</ref>
  
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In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas]] as Rear-Admiral in the [[First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Battle Squadron]] on 10 December.<ref>"Second Sea Lord" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 23 July, 1914.  Issue '''40586''', col G, pg. 10.</ref>
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He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 14 January, 1913, vice [[Evelyn Robert Le Marchant|Le Marchant]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28681/pages/325 no. 28681.  p. 325.]  14 January, 1913.</ref>  On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28724/supplements/3903 (Supplement) no. 28724.  p. 3903.]  3 June, 1913.</ref>
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In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas]] as Rear-Admiral in the [[First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Battle Squadron]] on 10 December.<ref>"Second Sea Lord" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 23 July, 1914.  Issue '''40583''', col G, p. 10.</ref>
  
 
==Great War==
 
==Great War==
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Tudor's command of the [[China Station]] was dated 20 July, 1917.<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1918).  p. 897.</ref> He assumed command on 4 October.<ref>''Supplement to the Monthly Navy List'' (June, 1918).  p. 8.</ref> He was promoted from acting rank to {{ViceRN}} on 23 October, 1917, vice [[Lewis Bayly|Bayly]], promoted {{AdmRN}}.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30369/pages/11474 no. 30369.  p. 11474.]  6 November, 1917.</ref>  He was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30451/supplements/81 (Supplement) no. 30451.  p. 81.]  1 January, 1918.</ref>
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Tudor's command of the [[China Station]] was dated 20 July, 1917.{{NLDec18|p. 897}} He assumed command on 4 October.{{SMNLJun18|p. 8}} He was promoted from acting rank to {{ViceRN}} on 23 October, 1917, vice [[Lewis Bayly|Bayly]], promoted {{AdmRN}}.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30369/pages/11474 no. 30369.  p. 11474.]  6 November, 1917.</ref>  He was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30451/supplements/81 (Supplement) no. 30451.  p. 81.]  1 January, 1918.</ref>
  
 
==Post-War==
 
==Post-War==
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Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1921, vice [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Tupper]].<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32329/pages/4004 no. 32329.  p. 4004.]  20 May, 1921.</ref>  He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1922.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32769/pages/8213 no. 32769.  p. 8213.]  21 November, 1922.</ref>
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Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1921, vice [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Tupper]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32329/pages/4004 no. 32329.  p. 4004.]  20 May, 1921.</ref>  He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1922.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/32769/pages/8213 no. 32769.  p. 8213.]  21 November, 1922.</ref>
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==Bibliography==
 
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*"Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Monday, 15 April, 1946.  Issue '''50427''', col E, pg. 7.
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*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7894508&queryType=1&resultcount=3 ADM 196/42.]
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Admiral Sir Frederick C. T. Tudor, as a Vice-Admiral, 1920.
© National Portrait Gallery, London.

Admiral SIR Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B., R.N. (29 March, 1863 – 14 April, 1946) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich. He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.[1]

Jones was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 29 March, 1884.[2]

On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor.

Tudor was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1896.[3] He was appointed an Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance from the same date.[4]

He was appointed to the Hannibal on 10 May, 1898.[5]

Captain

On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of Captain.[6]

In May 1904, Tudor assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Challenger.[7]

He was appointed command of the battleship Superb on 14 March, 1909.[8]

Tudor was appointed in command of Excellent on 16 August, 1910.[9] On 12 April, 1911, Tudor was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V, vice Madden, promoted.[10]

He was appointed Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes on 1 June, 1912.[11]

On 12 June, 1912, Tudor married Netta, widow of Admiral Robert W. Craigie, in a ceremony conducted at Beaconsfield by the Reverend A. S. Commeline.[12]

He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 14 January, 1913, vice Le Marchant.[13] On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 3 June.[14]

In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas as Rear-Admiral in the First Battle Squadron on 10 December.[15]

Great War

Tudor's command of the China Station was dated 20 July, 1917.[16] He assumed command on 4 October.[17] He was promoted from acting rank to Vice-Admiral on 23 October, 1917, vice Bayly, promoted Admiral.[18] He was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 1 January, 1918.[19]

Post-War

Tudor was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 16 May, 1921, vice Tupper.[20] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1922.[21]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 15 April, 1946. Issue 50427, col E, p. 7.

Papers

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Frederick W. F. Hervey 		Captain of H.M.S. Prometheus
28 Jan, 1902[22] – 3 Jan, 1903[23] 		Succeeded by
Morgan Singer
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Challenger
3 May, 1904[24] – 22 Mar, 1906[25] 		Succeeded by
Joseph R. Bridson
Preceded by
New Appointment 		Assistant Director of Naval Ordnance
1 Oct, 1906 – 22 May, 1909[26] 		Succeeded by
Arthur W. Craig
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Superb
14 Mar, 1909[27] – 16 Aug, 1910[28] 		Succeeded by
Herbert L. Heath
Preceded by
Reginald G. O. Tupper 		Captain of H.M.S. Excellent
16 Aug, 1910[29] – 29 May, 1912[30] 		Succeeded by
Morgan Singer
Preceded by
A. G. H. W. Moore 		Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes
12 Jun, 1912[31] – 11 Aug, 1914[32] 		Succeeded by
Morgan Singer
Preceded by
A. Gordon H. W. Moore 		Third Sea Lord
11 Aug, 1914[33][34] – 1 Jun, 1917[35] 		Succeeded by
Lionel Halsey
as Third Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Materiel
Preceded by
Sir William L. Grant 		Commander-in-Chief, China Station
20 Jul, 1917[36] – Jul, 1919[37] 		Succeeded by
Sir Alexander L. Duff
Preceded by
Sir William C. Pakenham 		President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich
15 Nov, 1920[38] – 15 Nov, 1922[39] 		Succeeded by
Herbert W. Richmond

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 4 December, 1875. Issue 28490, col A, p. 6.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25352. p. 2085. 9 May, 1884.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 3. 1 January, 1897.
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