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− | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor''', K.C.B. | + | [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor''', {{Post-Nominals|country=GBR-cats|K.C.B.m|K.C.M.G.|C.B.c}}, R.N. (29 March, 1863 – 14 April, 1946) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]]. |
==Early Life & Career== | ==Early Life & Career== | ||
− | Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich. He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 4 December, 1875. Issue '''28490''', col A, | + | Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich. He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Saturday, 4 December, 1875. Issue '''28490''', col A, p. 6.</ref> |
− | Jones was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 29 March, 1884. | + | Jones was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 29 March, 1884.{{Gaz|25352|2085|9 May, 1884}} |
On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor. | On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor. | ||
− | Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1896. | + | Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1896.{{Gaz|26809|3|1 January, 1897}} He was appointed an Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance from the same date.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 22 January, 1897. Issue '''35107''', col E, p. 11.</ref> |
− | He was appointed to the [[H.M.S. Hannibal (1896)|''Hannibal'']] on 10 May, 1898.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 2 May, 1898. Issue '''35505''', col B, | + | He was appointed to the [[H.M.S. Hannibal (1896)|''Hannibal'']] on 10 May, 1898.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 2 May, 1898. Issue '''35505''', col B, p. 12.</ref> |
==Captain== | ==Captain== | ||
− | On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}. | + | On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}}.{{Gaz|27512|3|2 January, 1903}} |
− | + | In May 1904, Tudor assumed command of the {{UK-Challenger|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} | |
− | + | He was appointed command of the {{UK-Superb|f=t}} on 14 March, 1909.<ref>Tudor Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42}}. f. 90.</ref> | |
− | + | Tudor was appointed in command of ''Excellent'' on 16 August, 1910.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 21 July, 1910. Issue '''39330''', col E, p. 4.</ref> On 12 April, 1911, Tudor was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to King George V, vice [[Charles Edward Madden, First Baronet|Madden]], promoted.{{Gaz|28485|2967|14 April, 1911}} | |
− | + | He was appointed [[Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes (Royal Navy)|Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes]] on 1 June, 1912.<ref>"New Director of Naval Ordnance" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 21 March, 1912. Issue '''39904''', col F, p. 4.</ref> | |
− | + | On 12 June, 1912, Tudor married Netta, widow of Admiral [[Robert William Craigie|Robert W. Craigie]], in a ceremony conducted at Beaconsfield by the Reverend A. S. Commeline.<ref>"Marriages" (Marriages). ''The Times''. Saturday, 14 June, 1913. Issue '''40238''', col A, p. 1.</ref> | |
− | In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas]] as Rear-Admiral in the [[First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Battle Squadron]] on 10 December.<ref>"Second Sea Lord" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 23 July, 1914. Issue ''' | + | He was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on 14 January, 1913, vice [[Evelyn Robert Le Marchant|Le Marchant]].{{Gaz|28681|325|14 January, 1913}} On the occasion of the King's birthday 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 3 June.{{GazSup|28724|3903|3 June, 1913}} |
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+ | In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral [[Hugh Evan-Thomas]] as Rear-Admiral in the [[First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Battle Squadron]] on 10 December.<ref>"Second Sea Lord" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Thursday, 23 July, 1914. Issue '''40583''', col G, p. 10.</ref> | ||
==Great War== | ==Great War== | ||
− | Tudor's command of the [[China Station]] was dated 20 July, 1917. | + | Tudor's command of the [[China Station]] was dated 20 July, 1917.{{NLDec18|p. 897}} He assumed command on 4 October.{{SMNLJun18|p. 8}} He was promoted from acting rank to {{ViceRN}} on 23 October, 1917, vice [[Lewis Bayly|Bayly]], promoted {{AdmRN}}.{{Gaz|30369|11474|6 November, 1917}} He was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 1 January, 1918.{{GazSup|30451|81|1 January, 1918}} |
==Post-War== | ==Post-War== | ||
− | Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1921, vice [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Tupper]]. | + | Tudor was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 16 May, 1921, vice [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Tupper]].{{Gaz|32329|4004|20 May, 1921}} He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1922.{{Gaz|32769|8213|21 November, 1922}} |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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− | *"Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 15 April, 1946. Issue '''50427''', col E, | + | *"Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor" (Obituaries). ''The Times''. Monday, 15 April, 1946. Issue '''50427''', col E, p. 7. |
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==Service Records== | ==Service Records== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 27 June 2022
Admiral SIR Frederick Charles Tudor Tudor, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.B., R.N. (29 March, 1863 – 14 April, 1946) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Frederick Charles Tudor Jones was born on 29 March, 1863, the son of Mr. H. R. Jones, of Harwich. He came first in order of merit out of forty-two candidates who passed the examination for naval cadetships in 1875.[1]
Jones was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 29 March, 1884.[2]
On 26 December, 1890, he adopted his mother's maiden name and changed his surname to Tudor.
Tudor was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1896.[3] He was appointed an Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance from the same date.[4]
He was appointed to the Hannibal on 10 May, 1898.[5]
Captain
On 31 December, 1902 he was promoted to the rank of Captain.[6]
In May 1904, Tudor assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Challenger.[7]
He was appointed command of the battleship Superb on 14 March, 1909.[8]
Tudor was appointed in command of Excellent on 16 August, 1910.[9] On 12 April, 1911, Tudor was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to King George V, vice Madden, promoted.[10]
He was appointed Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes on 1 June, 1912.[11]
On 12 June, 1912, Tudor married Netta, widow of Admiral Robert W. Craigie, in a ceremony conducted at Beaconsfield by the Reverend A. S. Commeline.[12]
He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 14 January, 1913, vice Le Marchant.[13] On the occasion of the King's birthday 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 3 June.[14]
In July, 1914 it was announced that Tudor would succeed Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas as Rear-Admiral in the First Battle Squadron on 10 December.[15]
Great War
Tudor's command of the China Station was dated 20 July, 1917.[16] He assumed command on 4 October.[17] He was promoted from acting rank to Vice-Admiral on 23 October, 1917, vice Bayly, promoted Admiral.[18] He was appointed an Additional Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 1 January, 1918.[19]
Post-War
Tudor was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 16 May, 1921, vice Tupper.[20] He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1922.[21]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Frederick Tudor" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 15 April, 1946. Issue 50427, col E, p. 7.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 4 December, 1875. Issue 28490, col A, p. 6.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25352. p. 2085. 9 May, 1884.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 3. 1 January, 1897.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 22 January, 1897. Issue 35107, col E, p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 2 May, 1898. Issue 35505, col B, p. 12.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27512. p. 3. 2 January, 1903.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 21 July, 1910. Issue 39330, col E, p. 4.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28485. p. 2967. 14 April, 1911.
- ↑ "New Director of Naval Ordnance" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 21 March, 1912. Issue 39904, col F, p. 4.
- ↑ "Marriages" (Marriages). The Times. Saturday, 14 June, 1913. Issue 40238, col A, p. 1.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28681. p. 325. 14 January, 1913.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28724. p. 3903. 3 June, 1913.
- ↑ "Second Sea Lord" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 23 July, 1914. Issue 40583, col G, p. 10.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 897.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (June, 1918). p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30369. p. 11474. 6 November, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 81. 1 January, 1918.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32329. p. 4004. 20 May, 1921.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32769. p. 8213. 21 November, 1922.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ The Naval Staff of the Admiralty. p. 125.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 90.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. p. 33.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (July, 1919). p. 7.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 207.
- ↑ Tudor Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/87. f. 151.
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