Difference between revisions of "George Henry Holden Holden"
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Holden was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1899. | Holden was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1899. | ||
| − | + | On 26 July, 1906, he was appointed to be captain of the {{UK-Lee|f=t}}.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 27 July, 1906. Issue '''38,083''', col F, p. 5.</ref> | |
| − | + | In 1909, Holden was admitted to Haslar Hospital and diagnosed with gonorrhea.<ref>Holden Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|}} f. 331.</ref> | |
| − | Holden was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1912. In 1913, he began an extended series of medical examinations that focused initially on chronic gastritis and then on neurasthenia. On 12 October, 1913, he was discharged from Haslar Hospital on his being retired. On 15 October, 1914, he was surveyed for consideration of a shore appointment, but was found unfit. | + | Holden was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1912. In 1913, he began an extended series of medical examinations that focused initially on chronic gastritis and then on neurasthenia. On 12 October, 1913, he was discharged from Haslar Hospital on his being retired. On 15 October, 1914, he was surveyed for consideration of a shore appointment, but was found unfit. Nonetheless, he was appointed for duty with the [[Department of the Director of Naval Equipment|Director of Naval Equipment]] on 23 November, 1914. |
| − | Holden was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 15 March, 1919, with a seniority date of 11 November, 1918 "in recognition of services rendered during the war."<ref>Holden Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|}} f. 331.</ref> | + | Holden was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 15 March, 1919, with a seniority date of 11 November, 1918 "in recognition of services rendered during the war." He was discharged from his D.N.E. posting ten days later.<ref>Holden Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|}} f. 331.</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 22 April 2015
Captain George Henry Holden Holden ( – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy. His last name was "Wilkins" before being changed to Holden on 3 October, 1896.[1]
Life & Career
Holden was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1899.
On 26 July, 1906, he was appointed to be captain of the destroyer Lee.[2]
In 1909, Holden was admitted to Haslar Hospital and diagnosed with gonorrhea.[3]
Holden was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1912. In 1913, he began an extended series of medical examinations that focused initially on chronic gastritis and then on neurasthenia. On 12 October, 1913, he was discharged from Haslar Hospital on his being retired. On 15 October, 1914, he was surveyed for consideration of a shore appointment, but was found unfit. Nonetheless, he was appointed for duty with the Director of Naval Equipment on 23 November, 1914.
Holden was promoted to the rank of Captain on 15 March, 1919, with a seniority date of 11 November, 1918 "in recognition of services rendered during the war." He was discharged from his D.N.E. posting ten days later.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
- Holden Service Record, in our PDF for Hugh Justin Tweedie. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 331.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Ouse 1 Jan, 1906[5] |
Succeeded by William G. Howard |
| Preceded by Marcus R. Hill |
Captain of H.M.S. Lee 26 Jul, 1906[6] |
Succeeded by Duncan H. Carmichael |
Footnotes
- ↑ Holden Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 331.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 27 July, 1906. Issue 38,083, col F, p. 5.
- ↑ Holden Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 331.
- ↑ Holden Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 331.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 22 December, 1905. Issue 37897, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 27 July, 1906. Issue 38,083, col F, p. 5.
