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'''Herbert Reginald Lloyd Edwards''' ( – ) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{LCommRN}} '''Herbert Reginald Lloyd Edwards''' (17 October, 1883 – 13 October, 1931) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]] whose career came to an abrupt end one year into the [[Great War]] due to alcoholism. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
Born in Southsea and raised by his mother, Edwards was granted five months' seniority on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}. | |||
Edwards was | Edwards was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB67|f=t}} on 15 June, 1897, for manoeuvres.<ref>"The Naval Review at Spithead". ''The Times''. Wednesday, 9 June, 1897. Issue '''35225''', col D, p. 10.</ref> | ||
Edwards was | At some time between 1902 and 1904, Edwards was arrested by police after midnight at New Cross for drunkenness after being ejected from a public house. He was fined by a Greenwich magistrate and the Admiralty deprived him of three months' seniority and dolloped out a serving of "severe displeasure".<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{ | Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 September, 1905. He was noted by Commander [[Ralph Hudleston]] as having a special aptitude for navigation.<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
On 12 January, 1906 he was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB81|f=t}}.{{NMI|Wednesday, 10 January, 1906. Issue '''37913''', col F, p. 9}} Later that year, she collided with {{UK-TB108}}. A Court of Enquiry concluded that Edwards had demonstrated a "grave want of seamanship & common sense" and the Admiralty commanded that he be relieved as soon as convenient, that date being 3 July, 1906.<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | |||
Perhaps in consequence of his mishap in torpedo boat command, Edwards's career would involve appointments in larger ships for six years, commending with a two year stint in the {{UK-Minerva|f=t}}. | |||
Edwards was appointed | After completing a short course in torpedoes, Edwards was appointed to the {{UK-Juno}} on 1 December, 1908. In April 1910, Edwards was arrested by civil authorities while ashore in Vigo, Spain for "discreditable conduct," receiving the displeasure of the Vice-Admiral. On 4 October, 1910 Edwards was appointed from ''Juno'' for the {{UK-1Gloucester|f=t}}. | ||
Edwards was appointed from {{UK-1Gloucester}} for command of the {{UK-Moy|f=t}} on 14 November, 1912. Captain [[Eustace La Trobe Leatham|Leatham's]] evaluation for that month indicated Edwards "[t]akes too much liquor but has been spoken to about it." This was the first negative remark in his evaluations but would presage his downfall. In 1913, {{UK-Moy}}'s guns were damaged, perhaps by collision or while coaling. Edwards was informed that he should have dismounted the guns as a seamanlike precaution. Edwards was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 30 September, 1913.<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | |||
== | Edwards was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Tartar|f=t}} on 4 August, 1914 as he completed just over four months in command of {{UK-Liffey|f=p}}. {{UK-1Tartar}} collided with {{UK-1Saracen}} later in 1914 and Edwards was faulted by a Court of Enquiry for crossing the other destroyer's known line of patrol without suitable precautions and without the conning officer being on the bridge. This event resulted in the Admiralty's severe displeasure.<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | ||
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On 2 April 1915, Edwards was sent to Chatham Hospital where he was diagnosed with neurasthenia. In mid-May, while being resurveyed, a diagnosis of chronic alcoholism was determined. He was discharged on 14 July. Perhaps in light of his prior history, Edwards was placed on the Retired List for misconduct under Order in Council of 13 May, 1901 two days later. The date was later altered to 10 August and he was granted permission to join the Army on 1 November, 1915.<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref> | |||
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* [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+Herbert+Reginald+Lloyd+Edwards Service Records] | |||
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{{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Joseph Charles Davies|Joseph C. Davies]]'''|'''Captain of {{ | {{TabApptsRow|Preceded by<br>'''[[Joseph Charles Davies|Joseph C. Davies]]'''|'''[[H.M. T.B. 81 (1885)|Captain of H.M. T.B. 81]]'''<br>12 Jan, 1906<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref><ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence". ''The Times''. Wednesday, 10 January, 1906. Issue '''37913''', col F, p. 9.</ref> – 3 Jul, 1906<ref>Edwards Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/48/95.|D7603999}} f. ?.</ref>|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Charles Rumney Samson|Charles R. Samson]]'''}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:49, 6 April 2022
Lieutenant-Commander Herbert Reginald Lloyd Edwards (17 October, 1883 – 13 October, 1931) was an officer in the Royal Navy whose career came to an abrupt end one year into the Great War due to alcoholism.
Life & Career
Born in Southsea and raised by his mother, Edwards was granted five months' seniority on passing out of Britannia.
Edwards was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 67 on 15 June, 1897, for manoeuvres.[1]
At some time between 1902 and 1904, Edwards was arrested by police after midnight at New Cross for drunkenness after being ejected from a public house. He was fined by a Greenwich magistrate and the Admiralty deprived him of three months' seniority and dolloped out a serving of "severe displeasure".[2]
Edwards was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 September, 1905. He was noted by Commander Ralph Hudleston as having a special aptitude for navigation.[3]
On 12 January, 1906 he was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 81.[4] Later that year, she collided with T.B. 108. A Court of Enquiry concluded that Edwards had demonstrated a "grave want of seamanship & common sense" and the Admiralty commanded that he be relieved as soon as convenient, that date being 3 July, 1906.[5]
Perhaps in consequence of his mishap in torpedo boat command, Edwards's career would involve appointments in larger ships for six years, commending with a two year stint in the second class protected cruiser Minerva.
After completing a short course in torpedoes, Edwards was appointed to the Juno on 1 December, 1908. In April 1910, Edwards was arrested by civil authorities while ashore in Vigo, Spain for "discreditable conduct," receiving the displeasure of the Vice-Admiral. On 4 October, 1910 Edwards was appointed from Juno for the light cruiser Gloucester.
Edwards was appointed from Gloucester for command of the destroyer Moy on 14 November, 1912. Captain Leatham's evaluation for that month indicated Edwards "[t]akes too much liquor but has been spoken to about it." This was the first negative remark in his evaluations but would presage his downfall. In 1913, Moy's guns were damaged, perhaps by collision or while coaling. Edwards was informed that he should have dismounted the guns as a seamanlike precaution. Edwards was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 September, 1913.[6]
Edwards was appointed in command of the destroyer Tartar on 4 August, 1914 as he completed just over four months in command of H.M.S. Liffey. Tartar collided with Saracen later in 1914 and Edwards was faulted by a Court of Enquiry for crossing the other destroyer's known line of patrol without suitable precautions and without the conning officer being on the bridge. This event resulted in the Admiralty's severe displeasure.[7]
On 2 April 1915, Edwards was sent to Chatham Hospital where he was diagnosed with neurasthenia. In mid-May, while being resurveyed, a diagnosis of chronic alcoholism was determined. He was discharged on 14 July. Perhaps in light of his prior history, Edwards was placed on the Retired List for misconduct under Order in Council of 13 May, 1901 two days later. The date was later altered to 10 August and he was granted permission to join the Army on 1 November, 1915.[8]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis H. Mitchell |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 67 15 Jun, 1897[9] |
Succeeded by John P. Churchill |
| Preceded by Joseph C. Davies |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 81 12 Jan, 1906[10][11] – 3 Jul, 1906[12] |
Succeeded by Charles R. Samson |
| Preceded by Douglas Faviell |
Captain of H.M.S. Moy 14 Nov, 1912[13][14] – 23 Mar, 1914[15] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Naylor |
| Preceded by George O. Hewett |
Captain of H.M.S. Liffey 23 Mar, 1914[16][17] – 1 Aug, 1914[18] |
Succeeded by Claude B. Evans |
| Preceded by Nigel K. W. Barttelot |
Captain of H.M.S. Tartar 14 Aug, 1914[19] – 2 Apr, 1915[Inference] |
Succeeded by Montague R. Bernard |
Footnotes
- ↑ "The Naval Review at Spithead". The Times. Wednesday, 9 June, 1897. Issue 35225, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 10 January, 1906. Issue 37913, col F, p. 9.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ "The Naval Review at Spithead". The Times. Wednesday, 9 June, 1897. Issue 35225, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence". The Times. Wednesday, 10 January, 1906. Issue 37913, col F, p. 9.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 346.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1914). p. 339.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/48/95. f. ?.
