Difference between revisions of "Humphrey Thomas Walwyn"
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− | On 15 December, 1900, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.}} f. 24.</ref> | + | On 15 December, 1900, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}}.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.|D7603276}} f. 24.</ref> |
He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1912.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28623/pages/4748 no. 28623. p. 4748.] 2 July, 1912.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1912.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28623/pages/4748 no. 28623. p. 4748.] 2 July, 1912.</ref> | ||
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On 15 September, 1916 he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | On 15 September, 1916 he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29751/supplements/9071 (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071.] 15 September, 1916.</ref> | ||
− | On 31 December, 1916, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.}} f. 24.</ref> | + | On 31 December, 1916, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.|D7603276}} f. 24.</ref> |
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He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 22 February, 1928, vice [[Robert Nesham Bax|Bax]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33362/pages/1493 no. 33362. p. 1493.] 2 March, 1928.</ref> On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 4 June.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33390/supplements/3847 (Supplement) no. 33390. p. 3847.] 4 June, 1928.</ref> | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 22 February, 1928, vice [[Robert Nesham Bax|Bax]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33362/pages/1493 no. 33362. p. 1493.] 2 March, 1928.</ref> On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 4 June.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/33390/supplements/3847 (Supplement) no. 33390. p. 3847.] 4 June, 1928.</ref> | ||
− | Walwyn was appointed Flag Officer Commanding and Director of the [[Royal Indian Marine]] on 5 October, 1928. He was in command there for six years, being superseded on 24 November, 1934.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.}} f. 24.</ref> | + | Walwyn was appointed Flag Officer Commanding and Director of the [[Royal Indian Marine]] on 5 October, 1928. He was in command there for six years, being superseded on 24 November, 1934.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.|D7603276}} f. 24.</ref> |
Walwyn was placed on the Retired List on 15 December, 1934.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34118/pages/8457 no. 34118. p. 8457.] 28 December, 1934.</ref> | Walwyn was placed on the Retired List on 15 December, 1934.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34118/pages/8457 no. 34118. p. 8457.] 28 December, 1934.</ref> | ||
− | He was appointed Governor of Newfoundland, to date early 1936.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.}} f. 24.</ref> | + | He was appointed Governor of Newfoundland, to date early 1936.<ref>Walwyn Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/24.|D7603276}} f. 24.</ref> |
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*"Sir Humphrey Walwyn" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 30 December, 1957. Issue '''54035''', col E, p. 8. | *"Sir Humphrey Walwyn" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 30 December, 1957. Issue '''54035''', col E, p. 8. | ||
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Revision as of 11:21, 15 July 2016
Vice-Admiral SIR Humphrey Thomas Walwyn, K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy (25 January, 1879 – 28 December, 1957) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
On 15 December, 1900, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.[1]
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1912.[2]
Great War
On 15 September, 1916 he was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his services at Jutland.[3]
On 31 December, 1916, Walwyn was promoted to the rank of Captain.[4]
Post-War
Walwyn was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Gibraltar on 17 January 1919.[5]
He was appointed in command of the flotilla leader Spenser on 1 October, 1919.[6]
He commanded Queen Elizabeth from March 1926, seeing her start a refit that year.
Soon thereafter, he took over Valiant, remaining with her until March 1927.
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 22 February, 1928, vice Bax.[7] On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 4 June.[8]
Walwyn was appointed Flag Officer Commanding and Director of the Royal Indian Marine on 5 October, 1928. He was in command there for six years, being superseded on 24 November, 1934.[9]
Walwyn was placed on the Retired List on 15 December, 1934.[10]
He was appointed Governor of Newfoundland, to date early 1936.[11]
See Also
- Service Records
- "Sir Humphrey Walwyn" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 30 December, 1957. Issue 54035, col E, p. 8.
Footnotes
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28623. p. 4748. 2 July, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29751. p. 9071. 15 September, 1916.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 800.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 865.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33362. p. 1493. 2 March, 1928.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 33390. p. 3847. 4 June, 1928.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 34118. p. 8457. 28 December, 1934.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 800.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 866.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 866.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.
- ↑ Walwyn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/24. f. 24.