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{{RearRN}} '''James Figgins''', C.B.E. (1886 – 30 September, 1962) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]] and eventually rose to the rank of Captain, serving in World War II.
{{RearRN}} '''James Figgins''', C.B.E. (13 December, 1886 – 30 September, 1962) was an officer in the [[Royal Navy]] and eventually rose to the rank of Captain, serving in World War II.


==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
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==Interbellum==
==Interbellum==
Figgins was appointed in command of the {{UK-Saracen|f=t}} on 20 November, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 903}}
Figgins was appointed in command of the {{UK-1Saracen|f=t}} on 20 November, 1918.{{NLFeb19|p. 903}}


Figgins married Grace Miller, younger daughter of G. T. Miller  on 2 October, 1920.<ref name=obit>Obituary.  The Times. Tues OCt 02 1962 55511 A.</ref>
Figgins married Grace Miller, younger daughter of G. T. Miller  on 2 October, 1920.<ref name=obit>Obituary.  The Times. Tues OCt 02 1962 55511 A.</ref>
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Figgins was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1933, becoming the first officer to be promoted to the rank of Captain via the grade of mate.<ref>Figgins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/92/162.|D8116283}} f. 162.</ref>
Figgins was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1933, becoming the first officer to be promoted to the rank of Captain via the grade of mate.<ref>Figgins Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/92/162.|D8116283}} f. 162.</ref>


Attending a War Course in 1934, President Vice-Admiral [[Barry Edward Domvile|Domvile]] rated Figgins, "General Capacity - Below Average; Power of Expression, Vocal - Average, In Writing - Average; Debating Ability - Below Average; Application displayed - Outstanding,"  writing further, "Keen by the course was rather beyond him, due of course to his past education and training - a pleasant person."
Attending a War Course in 1934, President Vice-Admiral [[Barry Edward Domvile|Domvile]] rated Figgins, "General Capacity - Below Average; Power of Expression, Vocal - Average, In Writing - Average; Debating Ability - Below Average; Application displayed - Outstanding,"  writing further, "Keen but the course was rather beyond him, due of course to his past education and training - a pleasant person."
 
==World War II==
Figgins retired on 13 December, 1941.


Figgins was awarded the C.B.E. (m) on New Year, 1942.<ref name=obit/>
Figgins was awarded the C.B.E. (m) on New Year, 1942.<ref name=obit/>
He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 1 March, 1946.


==See Also==
==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 26 May 2022

Rear-Admiral James Figgins, C.B.E. (13 December, 1886 – 30 September, 1962) was an officer in the Royal Navy and eventually rose to the rank of Captain, serving in World War II.

Life & Career

Figgins entered the Navy as Boy, Second Class at age fifteen and a half on 9 May, 1902.[1]

Figgins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 November, 1915.[2]

Interbellum

Figgins was appointed in command of the destroyer Saracen on 20 November, 1918.[3]

Figgins married Grace Miller, younger daughter of G. T. Miller on 2 October, 1920.[4]

He was appointed in command of the destroyer Tactician on 1 November, 1920.[5]

Figgins was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1926.[6]

Figgins was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1933, becoming the first officer to be promoted to the rank of Captain via the grade of mate.[7]

Attending a War Course in 1934, President Vice-Admiral Domvile rated Figgins, "General Capacity - Below Average; Power of Expression, Vocal - Average, In Writing - Average; Debating Ability - Below Average; Application displayed - Outstanding," writing further, "Keen but the course was rather beyond him, due of course to his past education and training - a pleasant person."

World War II

Figgins retired on 13 December, 1941.

Figgins was awarded the C.B.E. (m) on New Year, 1942.[4]

He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 March, 1946.

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Alban Knubley 		Captain of H.M. T.B. 8
26 Jan, 1918[8] – 15 Nov, 1918[9] 		Succeeded by
Ralph C. Smith
Preceded by
George E. L. Atwood 		Captain of H.M.S. Saracen
20 Nov, 1918[10] – 3 Mar, 1919 		Succeeded by
Frank H. Chester
Preceded by
Charles E. H. White 		Captain of H.M.S. Melampus
12 Mar, 1919[11] – May, 1919[12] 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Walter de B. Thomas 		Captain of H.M.S. P41
15 Aug, 1919[13][14] – 5 Nov, 1919[15] 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Ralph Neville 		Captain of H.M.S. Tactician
1 Nov, 1920[16][17] – 13 May, 1922[18] 		Succeeded by
Ronald G. Chichester
Preceded by
Horace L. Morgan 		Captain of H.M.S. Badminton
22 Aug, 1924[19][20] – 18 Jul, 1926[21] 		Succeeded by
John E. Phayre
Preceded by
John S. M. Mackenzie-Grieve 		Captain of H.M.S. Bridgewater
9 Feb, 1935[22] – 16 Oct, 1936 		Succeeded by
Henry J. Egerton
Preceded by
John G. P. Vivian 		Captain of H.M.S. Newcastle
26 Jul, 1939[23] – 15 Aug, 1940[24] 		Succeeded by
Edward A. Aylmer

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.
  2. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.
  3. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 903.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Obituary. The Times. Tues OCt 02 1962 55511 A.
  5. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 869.
  6. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.
  7. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.
  8. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  9. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  10. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 903.
  11. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  12. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  13. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  14. ↑ "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), Monday, Aug 18, 1919; pg. 14; Issue 42181.
  15. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  16. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  17. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 869.
  18. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  19. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  20. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 216.
  21. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/154/9. f. ?.
  22. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 218.
  23. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.
  24. ↑ Figgins Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/92/162. f. 162.

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