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On 11 June, 1919, Crooke was appointed a Companion of the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), "For valuable services as Director of Naval Ordnance."<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31398/supplements/7507 (Supplement) no. 31398. p. 7507.] 11 June, 1919.</ref> | On 11 June, 1919, Crooke was appointed a Companion of the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), "For valuable services as Director of Naval Ordnance."<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31398/supplements/7507 (Supplement) no. 31398. p. 7507.] 11 June, 1919.</ref> | ||
| − | He commanded {{UK-EmperorOfIndia}} from April to October of 1921. | + | He commanded {{UK-EmperorOfIndia}} from April to October of 1921. |
| − | He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in March 1922, remaining with her only until July. | + | He was appointed captain of {{UK-Marlborough}} in March 1922, remaining with her only until July. |
He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 14 January, 1928, vice [[Edmund Percy Fenwick George Grant|Grant]], and placed on the Retired List on 15 January.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33349/pages/440 no. 33349. p. 440.] 20 January, 1928.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 14 January, 1928, vice [[Edmund Percy Fenwick George Grant|Grant]], and placed on the Retired List on 15 January.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33349/pages/440 no. 33349. p. 440.] 20 January, 1928.</ref> | ||
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| + | Crooke was called up on 3 September 1939 to serve as Commodore of Convoys, as a Commodore, Second Class in the [[Royal Naval Reserve]]. On 10 October, he went to help with the London Convoy Pool and then, on 5 July, 1940, transferred to the Liverpool Convoy Pool. | ||
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| + | He was reverted to the Retired List on 1 February, 1942 but on 2 June called back to be Naval Officer in Charge, Barry vice Gilbertson where he served in the rank of Captain. He was superseded on 30 December, 1944 and finally reverted to the Retired List on 23 February, 1945.<ref>Crooke Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.|}} f. 218.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, 8 May 2015
Admiral SIR Henry Ralph Crooke, K.B.E., C.B., Royal Navy, Retired (7 December, 1875 – 11 February, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
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Early Life & Career
Crooke was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1912.[1]
He commanded the light cruiser Caroline at the Battle of Jutland, supporting the Grand Fleet as part of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron.[2]
He was Captain of Benbow sometime late in the war or in the early postwar period.[Citation needed][Fact Check]
Post-War
On 11 June, 1919, Crooke was appointed a Companion of the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), "For valuable services as Director of Naval Ordnance."[3]
He commanded Emperor of India from April to October of 1921.
He was appointed captain of Marlborough in March 1922, remaining with her only until July.
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 14 January, 1928, vice Grant, and placed on the Retired List on 15 January.[4]
World War II
Crooke was called up on 3 September 1939 to serve as Commodore of Convoys, as a Commodore, Second Class in the Royal Naval Reserve. On 10 October, he went to help with the London Convoy Pool and then, on 5 July, 1940, transferred to the Liverpool Convoy Pool.
He was reverted to the Retired List on 1 February, 1942 but on 2 June called back to be Naval Officer in Charge, Barry vice Gilbertson where he served in the rank of Captain. He was superseded on 30 December, 1944 and finally reverted to the Retired List on 23 February, 1945.[5]
See Also
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Ralph Crooke" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 14 February, 1952. Issue 52235, col F, pg. 8.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/44.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28623. p. 4748. 2 July, 1912.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 44.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 31398. p. 7507. 11 June, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33349. p. 440. 20 January, 1928.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 218.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1904). p. 337.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 36.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 36.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 36.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 392t.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 393r.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 36.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 36.
- ↑ Day of month inferred from predecessor. Carpendale Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 443.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/89/136.
- ↑ Crooke Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/89/136.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
