Difference between revisions of "Rowland Henry Bather"
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| − | Bather was born in Kensington,<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} f. 438.</ref> the son of Arthur H. Bather, Assistant Accountant-General of the Navy.<ref>''Who was Who''.</ref> | + | Bather was born in Kensington,<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} f. 438.</ref> the son of Arthur H. Bather, Assistant Accountant-General of the Navy. He was educated at the Summerfield School in Oxford.<ref>''Who was Who''.</ref> |
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| + | Entering the Navy on 15 January, 1887, he passed out of ''Britannia'' in December, 1888, gaining five months time.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} f. 438.</ref> | ||
Bather was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1896.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} f. 438.</ref> | Bather was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1896.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} f. 438.</ref> | ||
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Bather was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1922 and promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on the Retired List on 1 July, 1927.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} Book 12. f. 190.</ref> | Bather was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1922 and promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on the Retired List on 1 July, 1927.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} Book 12. f. 190.</ref> | ||
| − | His wife, Evelyne, died in 1931 | + | His wife, Evelyne, died in 1931.<ref>''Who was Who''.</ref> He was remarried on 4 April, 1932 to Hilda Brook.<ref>Bather Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/433/438.|D7576567}} Book 12. f. 190.</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:18, 30 July 2015
Rear-Admiral Rowland Henry Bather, C.B.E., R.N., Retired (26 November, 1873 – 25 December, 1961) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Bather was born in Kensington,[1] the son of Arthur H. Bather, Assistant Accountant-General of the Navy. He was educated at the Summerfield School in Oxford.[2]
Entering the Navy on 15 January, 1887, he passed out of Britannia in December, 1888, gaining five months time.[3]
Bather was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1896.[4]
Bather married Evelyne Alice Eleanor Burne on 10 May, 1906 in Christchurch.[5] They would have two sons and one daughter.[6]
On 30 June, 1907, Bather was promoted to Commander.[7]
Bather was appointed in command of the destroyer Bonetta on 17 June, 1909.[8]
On 4 February, 1913, he was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus.[9]
On 31 July, 1915, Bather was promoted to the rank of Acting Captain.[10]
In March, 1916, Bather was appointed in command of the depot ship Diligence, and as Captain (D) of the Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla.[11]
He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.[12]
Post-war
He was appointed in command of the battlecruiser Glorious on 12 January, 1921.[13]
Bather was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 1 July, 1922 and promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on the Retired List on 1 July, 1927.[14]
His wife, Evelyne, died in 1931.[15] He was remarried on 4 April, 1932 to Hilda Brook.[16]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Ernest S. Carey |
Captain of H.M.S. Cynthia May, 1902[17] |
Succeeded by Alan C. Bruce |
| Preceded by Cecil E. Rooke |
Captain of H.M.S. Recruit 30 May, 1902[18] |
Succeeded by John Nicholas |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Bonetta 17 Jun, 1909[19] |
Succeeded by Hugh J. Tweedie |
| Preceded by Hugh L. P. Heard |
Captain of H.M.S. Theseus 4 Feb, 1913[20] |
Succeeded by Hugh Edwards |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Hilary 23 Nov, 1914[21] |
Succeeded by Frederick W. Dean |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Diligence Mar, 1916[22] |
Succeeded by James D. D. Stewart |
| Preceded by The Hon. Herbert Meade |
Captain (D), Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla Mar, 1916[23] |
Succeeded by Anselan Stirling |
| Preceded by Argentine H. Alington |
Captain of H.M.S. Glorious 12 Jan, 1921[24] – Nov, 1922[25] |
Succeeded by Alfred A. Ellison |
Footnotes
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ Who was Who.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ Who was Who.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 6.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 17 June, 1909. Issue 38988, col B, p. 9.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 382.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 777.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. f. 438.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 780.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. Book 12. f. 190.
- ↑ Who was Who.
- ↑ Bather Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/433/438. Book 12. f. 190.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Saturday, 26 April 1902. (36752), p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence" The Times (London). Friday, 16 May 1902. (36769), p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 17 June, 1909. Issue 38988, col B, p. 9.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1914). p. 382.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401m.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 777.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1919). p. 777.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 780.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
