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==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
The son of a military officer, Oram entered the Royal Navy after first serving in the R.N.R..  He was granted the probationary rank of Midshipman, R.N.R. on 18 August, 1911.  He served in {{UK-1Orion|f=p}} from October, 1913 through 7 December, 1915.  He was then appointed to the {{UK-Earnest|f=c}}, in which he remained until 6 April, 1916.
The son of a military officer, Oram entered the Royal Navy after first serving in the R.N.R..  He was granted the probationary rank of Midshipman, R.N.R. on 18 August, 1911.  He served in {{UK-1Orion|f=p}} from October, 1913 through 7 December, 1915.  He was then appointed to the {{UK-Earnest|f=c}}, in which he remained until 6 April, 1916.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


Oram served in the {{UK-Obdurate|f=t}} from 4 May 1916 to 22 November, 1916.  He was in her when she fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-DF|13}}.  At the end of 1916, he received instruction in submarines, and on 19 March 1917 he was appointed to the {{UK-V4|f=t}}.
Oram served in the {{UK-Obdurate|f=t}} from 4 May 1916 to 22 November, 1916.  He was in her when she fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-DF|13}}.  At the end of 1916, he received instruction in submarines, and on 19 March 1917 he was appointed to the {{UK-V4|f=t}}.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


Oram was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} in August, 1917, and remained in ''V 4'' until being appointed to the large fleet {{UK-K6|f=t}} on 5 January, 1918.
Oram was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} in August, 1917, and remained in ''V 4'' until being appointed to the large fleet {{UK-K6|f=t}} on 5 January, 1918.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


Oram was appointed in command of the {{UK-H31|f=t}} on 20 November, 1920.{{NLJan21|p. 782a and December's edition}}
Oram was appointed in command of the {{UK-H31|f=t}} on 20 November, 1920.{{NLJan21|p. 782a and December's edition}}


Oram was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 August, 1925.
Oram was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 August, 1925.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


On 24 January, 1926 Oram was appointed in command of Group "M" submarines in reserve at Portland.  Initially, there were three boats in this group: {{UK-L14}}, {{UK-L17}} and {{UK-L18}}.{{NLFeb26|p. 251}}
On 24 January, 1926 Oram was appointed in command of Group "M" submarines in reserve at Portland.  Initially, there were three boats in this group: {{UK-L14}}, {{UK-L17}} and {{UK-L18}}.{{NLFeb26|p. 251}}


Oram was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1930.
Oram was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1930.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


Oram was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1936.
Oram was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1936.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


Oram was extremely fortunate to be one of just four (of over 100) men aboard the submarine [[H.M.S. Thetis (1938)|''Thetis'']] to escape when she flooded and sank during diving trials outside of Liverpool.  He escaped using a Davis escape apparatus.
Oram was extremely fortunate to be one of just four (of over 100) men aboard the submarine [[H.M.S. Thetis (1938)|''Thetis'']] to escape when she flooded and sank during diving trials outside of Liverpool.  He escaped using a Davis escape apparatus.


==World War II==
==World War II==
Oram commanded the {{UK-Cairo|f=t}} and the heavy cruiser {{UK-Hawkins}} during the war.  He grounded ''Cairo'' on 24 January, 1940 and was informed that he was considered "very seriously to blame" for the mishap, and he incurred the Admiralty's "severe displeasure".
Oram commanded the {{UK-Cairo|f=t}} and the heavy cruiser {{UK-Hawkins}} during the war.  He grounded ''Cairo'' on 24 January, 1940 and was informed that he was considered "very seriously to blame" for the mishap, and he incurred the Admiralty's "severe displeasure".<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


He retired on 5 July, 1945.
He retired on 5 July, 1945.<ref>Oram Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/96/62.|}} f. 84.</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 23:05, 25 December 2022

Captain Harry Percy Kendall Oram (23 October, 1894 – November, 1988) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

The son of a military officer, Oram entered the Royal Navy after first serving in the R.N.R.. He was granted the probationary rank of Midshipman, R.N.R. on 18 August, 1911. He served in H.M.S. Orion from October, 1913 through 7 December, 1915. He was then appointed to the "B" Class destroyer Earnest, in which he remained until 6 April, 1916.[1]

Oram served in the destroyer Obdurate from 4 May 1916 to 22 November, 1916. He was in her when she fought at the Battle of Jutland as part of the Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla. At the end of 1916, he received instruction in submarines, and on 19 March 1917 he was appointed to the submarine V 4.[2]

Oram was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in August, 1917, and remained in V 4 until being appointed to the large fleet submarine K 6 on 5 January, 1918.[3]

Oram was appointed in command of the submarine H 31 on 20 November, 1920.[4]

Oram was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 August, 1925.[5]

On 24 January, 1926 Oram was appointed in command of Group "M" submarines in reserve at Portland. Initially, there were three boats in this group: L 14, L 17 and L 18.[6]

Oram was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1930.[7]

Oram was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1936.[8]

Oram was extremely fortunate to be one of just four (of over 100) men aboard the submarine Thetis to escape when she flooded and sank during diving trials outside of Liverpool. He escaped using a Davis escape apparatus.

World War II

Oram commanded the light cruiser Cairo and the heavy cruiser Hawkins during the war. He grounded Cairo on 24 January, 1940 and was informed that he was considered "very seriously to blame" for the mishap, and he incurred the Admiralty's "severe displeasure".[9]

He retired on 5 July, 1945.[10]

See Also

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
John B. Glencross 		Captain of H.M.S. K 14
Apr, 1920[11] 		Succeeded by
William Ibbett
Preceded by
Samuel M. G. Gravener 		Captain of H.M.S. K 16
Apr, 1920[12] 		Succeeded by
William Ibbett
Preceded by
Reginald T. Chritchlow 		Captain of H.M.S. H 31
20 Nov, 1920 – 28 Sep, 1921 		Succeeded by
Charles C. Flemming
Preceded by
Colin C. L. Mackenzie 		Captain of H.M.S. H 48
25 Aug, 1922 – 15 Sep, 1922 		Succeeded by
Charles O'Callaghan
Preceded by
Patrick S. J. Ponsonby 		Captain of H.M.S. H 27
15 Sep, 1922[13] – 15 Sep, 1923 		Succeeded by
Henry B. Crane
Preceded by
Henry N. Lake 		Captain of H.M.S. L 18
24 Jan, 1926[14] 		Succeeded by
Ralph A. Nicholson
Preceded by
Henry N. Lake 		Captain of H.M.S. L 14
24 Jan, 1926[15] 		Succeeded by
Tom B. Okell
Preceded by
Henry N. Lake 		Captain of H.M.S. L 17
24 Jan, 1926[16] – 5 May, 1930 		Succeeded by
Tom B. Okell
Preceded by
Gerald E. Colpoys 		Captain of H.M.S. L 16
1 Jan, 1927[17] – 15 Jun, 1928 		Succeeded by
Thomas Yeoman
Preceded by
Bernard W. Galpin 		Captain of H.M.S. L 11
30 Jul, 1928 – 5 May, 1930 		Succeeded by
John R. S. Brown
Preceded by
Arthur S. Lindsell 		Captain of H.M.S. L 12
30 Jul, 1928 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
New Command 		Captain of H.M.S. Regulus
1 Nov, 1930[18] – 13 Apr, 1931 		Succeeded by
Lancelot M. Shadwell
Preceded by
Gerald E. Colpoys 		Captain of H.M.S. Bruce
8 Feb, 1934[19] – 1936 		Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Ian A. P. Macintyre 		Captain of H.M.S. Lucia
31 Aug, 1936[20] 		Succeeded by
Philip M. Stephens
Preceded by
Geoffrey R. S. Watkins 		Captain (S), Second Submarine Flotilla
31 Aug, 1936[21] – 14 Feb, 1938 		Succeeded by
William Derek Stephens
Preceded by
Ronald W. Blacklock 		Commander (S), Fifth Submarine Flotilla
15 Feb, 1938 – 28 Aug, 1939 		Succeeded by
Cyril G. B. Coltart
as Captain (S), Fifth Submarine Flotilla
Preceded by
Frank D. Morris 		Captain of H.M.S. Cairo
23 Aug, 1939[22] – 1 Feb, 1940[23] 		Succeeded by
Patrick V. McLaughlin
Preceded by
Eustace Rotherham 		Captain of H.M.S. Hawkins
6 May, 1940[24] – 2 Feb, 1942[25] 		Succeeded by
Peter K. Wallace

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  2. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  3. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  4. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 782a and December's edition.
  5. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  6. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 251.
  7. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  8. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  9. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  10. ↑ Oram Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/96/62. f. 84.
  11. ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1920). p. 797.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1920). p. 797.
  13. ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 764.
  14. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 251.
  15. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 251.
  16. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 251.
  17. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 250.
  18. ↑ "New Submarines." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 25, 1930; pg. 25; Issue 45679.
  19. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1935). p. 219.
  20. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 253.
  21. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1937). p. 253.
  22. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
  23. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
  24. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
  25. ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.

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