Difference between revisions of "Reginald Stannus Goff"
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==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
| − | Goff gained seven months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}. | + | Goff gained seven months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}.<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
| − | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1903. In April 1905 passed exam as Interpreter in Japanese as arranged by D.N.E.. | + | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1903. In April 1905 passed exam as Interpreter in Japanese as arranged by D.N.E..<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
| − | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911 while spending 17 months studying Japanese on the books of {{UK-Minotaur}}. | + | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 June, 1911 while spending 17 months studying Japanese on the books of {{UK-Minotaur}}. <ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
Goff was appointed in command of the {{UK-Ure|f=t}} on 25 February, 1913.{{NLJul13|p. 388}} | Goff was appointed in command of the {{UK-Ure|f=t}} on 25 February, 1913.{{NLJul13|p. 388}} | ||
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He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Garland|f=t}} on 25 November, 1913.{{NLJan15|p. 321}} He was her captain at the [[Battle of Jutland]], operating as part of the {{UK-DF|4}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 44}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Garland|f=t}} on 25 November, 1913.{{NLJan15|p. 321}} He was her captain at the [[Battle of Jutland]], operating as part of the {{UK-DF|4}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 44}} | ||
| − | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1916. | + | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1916.<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
==Post-War== | ==Post-War== | ||
| − | Goff was placed on the Retired List at his own request upon the expiration of his foreign service leave, that date being 11 August, 1922. | + | Goff was placed on the Retired List at his own request upon the expiration of his foreign service leave, that date being 11 August, 1922.<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
| − | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 27 February, 1927. | + | Goff was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 27 February, 1927.<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> |
==World War II== | ==World War II== | ||
Surprisingly, Goff served in the European Theatre despite his uncommon command of the Japanese Language. | Surprisingly, Goff served in the European Theatre despite his uncommon command of the Japanese Language. | ||
| − | 22 August 1939 Consular | + | On 22 August 1939, appointed Consular Shipping Adviser with N.C.S. Duties Oslo. |
| − | 10 April 1940 Consular | + | On 10 April 1940, appointed Consular Shipping Adviser with N.C.S. Duties Stockholm. |
| − | On 9 April 1941, Goff was appointed N.C.S.O. Liverpool vice Champion. 24 June 1942, granted acting rank of Captain while holding that same appointment. | + | On 9 April 1941, Goff was appointed N.C.S.O. Liverpool vice Champion. On 24 June 1942, he was granted acting rank of Captain while holding that same appointment. |
| − | + | Goff reverted to Retired List on 4 September, 1945.<ref>Goff Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/46/153.|D7603660}}. f. 154.</ref> | |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 27 June 2017
Captain (retired) Reginald Stannus Goff, C.B.E., D.S.O. (27 February, 1882 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Goff gained seven months' time on passing out of Britannia.[1]
Goff was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1903. In April 1905 passed exam as Interpreter in Japanese as arranged by D.N.E..[2]
Goff was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 June, 1911 while spending 17 months studying Japanese on the books of Minotaur. [3]
Goff was appointed in command of the destroyer Ure on 25 February, 1913.[4]
He was appointed in command of the destroyer Garland on 25 November, 1913.[5] He was her captain at the Battle of Jutland, operating as part of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla.[6]
Goff was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1916.[7]
Post-War
Goff was placed on the Retired List at his own request upon the expiration of his foreign service leave, that date being 11 August, 1922.[8]
Goff was promoted to the rank of Captain on 27 February, 1927.[9]
World War II
Surprisingly, Goff served in the European Theatre despite his uncommon command of the Japanese Language.
On 22 August 1939, appointed Consular Shipping Adviser with N.C.S. Duties Oslo.
On 10 April 1940, appointed Consular Shipping Adviser with N.C.S. Duties Stockholm.
On 9 April 1941, Goff was appointed N.C.S.O. Liverpool vice Champion. On 24 June 1942, he was granted acting rank of Captain while holding that same appointment.
Goff reverted to Retired List on 4 September, 1945.[10]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry R. Heathcote |
Captain of H.M.S. Cynthia 11 Jun, 1907[11] – 1910 |
Succeeded by William S. Hargreaves |
| Preceded by Hugh Seymour |
Captain of H.M.S. Ure 25 Feb, 1913[12] |
Succeeded by Evelyn H. B. L. Scrivener |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Garland 25 Nov, 1913[13] – c. Jun, 1916 |
Succeeded by David B. Nicol |
| Preceded by Cecil R. Hemans |
Captain of H.M.S. Rapid 14 Sep, 1916[14] – 14 Nov, 1918 |
Succeeded by Alban T. B. Curteis |
Footnotes
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 388.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 321.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 44.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ Goff Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46/153.. f. 154.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 298.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 388.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 394h.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 397i.
