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In June 1914, he was appointed in command of the {{UK- | In June 1914, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Aurora|f=t}}. He was relieved in this post by [[Wilmot Stuart Nicholson]] on 11 November, 1914, having had the cartilage slip in his right knee.<ref>Hotham Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/44/184.|D7576598}} f. 184.</ref> | ||
He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Comus|f=t}} in February 1915, remaining in her through the [[Battle of Jutland]] where she supported the [[Grand Fleet]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|4}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 44}} | He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Comus|f=t}} in February 1915, remaining in her through the [[Battle of Jutland]] where she supported the [[Grand Fleet]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|4}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 44}} | ||
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Admiral (retired) SIR Alan Geoffrey Hotham, K.C.M.G., C.B. (3 October, 1876 – 10 July, 1965) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Hotham was a first-class cricket player for Hampshire at the turn of the century.
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 3 October, 1896.[1]
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1907.[2]
He was appointed in command of the second class protected cruiser Æolus on 23 May, 1911.[3]
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1913.[4]
Great War
In June 1914, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Aurora. He was relieved in this post by Wilmot Stuart Nicholson on 11 November, 1914, having had the cartilage slip in his right knee.[5]
He was appointed in command of the light cruiser Comus in February 1915, remaining in her through the Battle of Jutland where she supported the Grand Fleet as part of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron.[6]
Hotham was made Director of the Trade Division on 1 October, 1917.[7]
Post-War
Hotham was appointed Captain of H.M.S. Chatham on 24 May, 1920.[8]
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 2 November, 1923.[9]
As a Rear-Admiral, on 15 August, 1924, he was made Director of the Director of Naval Intelligence, holding the post for two years. He was admitted to R.N. Hospital Chatham on 14 July, 1926, suffering from neurasthenia.[10]
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 27 February, 1929 and was placed on the Retired List the following day.[11]
Hotham was promoted to the rank of Admiral (retired) on 31 December, 1932.[12]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles B. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Æolus 23 May, 1911[13][14] – 3 Oct, 1913[15] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Aurora 19 Jun, 1914[16] – 11 Nov, 1914[17] |
Succeeded by Wilmot S. Nicholson |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Penelope 6 Oct, 1914[18] – 1 Dec, 1914[19] |
Succeeded by Hubert Lynes |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Comus 19 Feb, 1915[20][21] – 26 Dec, 1916[22] |
Succeeded by John M. Casement |
| Preceded by Richard Webb |
Director of the Trade Division 1 Oct, 1917[23][24][25] – 24 May, 1920[26] |
Succeeded by Charles J. C. Little |
| Preceded by Theodore J. Hallett |
Captain of H.M.S. Chatham 24 May, 1920[27][28] – Jul, 1923[29] |
Succeeded by Alister F. Beal |
| Preceded by Maurice S. FitzMaurice |
Director of Naval Intelligence 15 Aug, 1924[30][31] – 15 Aug, 1927[32] |
Succeeded by William W. Fisher |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 273.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 44.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 122.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 953-8.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 124.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 223.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 223.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 273.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 393f.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 122.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1920). p. 1816.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 953-8.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 184.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 124.
- ↑ Hotham Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/44/184. f. 223.
