Robert Lancelot Fortescue Hubbard: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 17:53, 11 February 2020

Commander R.N.R. Robert Lancelot Fortescue Hubbard (16 March, 1887 – ) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve.

In 1909, Hubbard was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning.^[1]

Hubbard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 24 July, 1912.^[2]

In 1917, Hubbard suffered an adverse report for a collision but also was mentioned in despatches.

Hubbard was appointed in command of the destroyer Spiteful in April, 1918.^[3]

Hubbard was again mentioned in despatches in 1919 and was demobilised on 30 March, 1919.^[4]

Hubbard was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 24 July, 1920.^[5]

Hubbard was promoted to the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 31 December, 1925.^[6]

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 ==Life & Career==
+In 1909, Hubbard was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal]] for saving life from drowning.{{NLJul11|p. 961}}
 Hubbard was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRNR}} on 24 July, 1912.<ref>Hubbard Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 240/55/214.|C14618953}} f. 214.</ref>

Naval Appointments
Preceded by William H. Dunster	Captain of H.M. T.B. 068 8 Sep, 1916^[7]^[8] – 9 May, 1917^[9]	Succeeded by Arthur S. Wright
Preceded by Albert E. Woods	Captain of H.M.S. Conflict 9 May, 1917^[10]^[11] – 31 Mar, 1918^[12]	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Henry F. H. Wakefield	Captain of H.M.S. Spiteful 3 Apr, 1918^[13]^[14] – 25 Feb, 1919^[15]	Succeeded by ?