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Admiral SIR Archibald Gordon Henry Wilson Moore, K.C.B., C.V.O., Royal Navy (2 February, 1862 – 2 April, 1934) was an officer of the Royal Navy, chiefly known for his part in the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1915.
Contents
Early Life & Career
Archibald Gordon Henry Wilson Moore was born in Westminster on 2 February, 1862, the son of John Wilson Moore and Nina Moore. He entered the Royal Navy through the training ship Britannia on 15 January, 1875. After the customary two years, he was discharged on 21 December, 1876, and he was appointed to the Eclipse on 2 February, 1877 for the North America and West Indies Station. On 22 June he was rated Midshipman. He served in the Bellerophon until 24 February, 1880. On 8 April he was appointed to the Implacable in the Special Service Squadron, and 5 October he joined the Superb in the Mediterranean. On 22 June, 1881, he was given the Acting Rank of Sub-Lieutenant and on 8 July joined Excellent for his Lieutenant's examinations.
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1884.[1]
Moore was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1896.[2]
He was appointed Commander of H.M.S. Renown on 8 June, 1897, being appointed to Vivid on 21 May to oversee her preparation for commissioning.
Captain
Moore was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1901.[3]
In August 1904, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Ariadne.[4]
Moore assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Royal Arthur in July 1905,[5] remaining with her until he was appointed captain of the armoured cruiser Euryalus in May 1906.[6]
On the occasion of the King's inspection of the Home Fleet he was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 3 August, 1907.[7]
He was appointed in command of H.M.S. Dreadnought on 1 December, 1908.[8][9]
His appointment as Commodore, First Class as Captain of the Fleet to Sir William H. May in August, 1909, was the first such appointment since 1871.[10]
Flag Rank
Moore was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 20 March, 1911, vice Warren.[11]
He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 September, 1912.[12]
The King's approval of Moore's appointment as Rear-Admiral Commanding the Second Battle Cruiser Squadron in the Mediterranean was announced on 19 February, 1914.[13]
Moore had the interesting habit of labeling highlighted paragraphs in documents he wished to provide commentary for with Greek letters (α, β, γ, etc.) rather than the more typical Latin alphabet.[14]
Great War
On 12 August, 1914, Moore was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding Cruiser Force K, with his flag in Invincible.[15] He was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 22 August.[16]
On 8 February, Moore was appointed Rear-Admiral Commanding Cruiser Force I (Ninth Cruiser Squadron), and hoisted his flag in Argonaut on 12 February.[17]
Moore was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 9 June, 1916.[18]
Post-War
Moore was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 17 January, 1919, vice Peirse,[19] and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 21 February.[20]
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25372. p. 3009. 1 July, 1884.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26757. p. 3978. 10 July, 1896.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27335. p. 4780. 19 July, 1901.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28048. p. 5390. 6 August, 1907.
- ↑ Anatomy of the Ship: The Battleship Dreadnought. p. 19.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 1 December, 1908. Issue 38818, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ Hansard. HC Deb 10 August 1909 vol 9 cc238-9.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28477. p. 2320. 21 March, 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28648. p. 7107. 27 September, 1912.
- ↑ "Naval Promotions" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 19 February, 1914. Issue 40451, col F, p. 6.
- ↑ See, for instance, his highlighting of Richard Peirse's September 1912 memorandum on the Pollen fire control system. In MB1/T20/142, Battenberg MSS., University of Southhampton.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List (September, 1914). p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28879. p. 6682. 25 August, 1914.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List (August, 1915). p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31162. p. 1798. 4 February, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31223. p. 3294. 11 March, 1919.
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Gordon Moore" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 5 April, 1934. Issue 46720, col B, pg. 12.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by New Position |
Captain of the Fleet, Home Fleet 1909 |
Succeeded by The Hon. Somerset A. Gough-Calthorpe |
| Preceded by Reginald H. S. Bacon |
Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes 1909 – 1912 |
Succeeded by Frederick C. T. Tudor |
| Preceded by Sir Charles J. Briggs |
Third Sea Lord 1912 – 1914 |
Succeeded by Frederick C. T. Tudor |
| Preceded by Command Formed |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Second Battle Cruiser Squadron 1914 |
Succeeded by Command Disbanded |
| Preceded by Ernest C. T. Troubridge |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, First Cruiser Squadron 1914 – 1915 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert K. Arbuthnot, Bart. |
| Preceded by Command Reconstituted |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, Second Battle Cruiser Squadron 1915 |
Succeeded by William C. Pakenham |
| Preceded by John M. de Robeck |
Vice-Admiral Commanding, Ninth Cruiser Squadron 1915 – 1916 |
Succeeded by Sydney R. Fremantle |
- People
- People (UK)
- 1862 births
- 1934 deaths
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of January, 1875
- Gunnery Officers
- Gunnery Officers (UK)
- Flag Captains to the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
- Naval Assistants to the First Sea Lord
- Captains of the Fleet (Royal Navy)
- Directors of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Seventh Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Third Sea Lords
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Second Battle Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Ninth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
