Colin Richard Keppel
Admiral SIR Colin Richard Keppel, G.C.V.O., K.C.I.E., C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (3 December, 1862 – 6 July, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Early Life & Career
Keppel was appointed to the Undaunted on 18 February, 1890.[1]
Keppel was appointed to the Alexandra as Flag Lieutenant to the Duke of Edinburgh, Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, on 24 December, 1886.[2] On 4 August, 1890, he followed the Duke of Edinburgh to Plymouth as Flag Lieutenant.[3]
For his services in the Sudan, Keppel was noted for promotion to the rank of Captain upon completing the necessary sea time.[4]
He assumed command of the destroyer Grafton in March 1902.[5]
On 12 May, 1904, Keppel was appointed in command of the battleship Implacable.[6]
Keppel was appointed in command of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert on 4 August, 1905.[7]
On the occasion of the King's birthday he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) on 26 June, 1908.[8]
Flag Rank
Keppel was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 1 August, 1908, vice Greet.[9] He succeeded Rear-Admiral William B. Fisher as Rear-Admiral in the Atlantic Fleet on 26 August, 1909.[10]
Keppel was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 7 December, 1913, vice Denison.[11] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 December.[12]
He was appointed an Extra Equerry to King George V on 1 June, 1915.[13]
He was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 26 April, 1917.[14]
He was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order on 1 January, 1930.[15]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Sir Colin Keppel" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 10 July, 1947. Issue 50809, col F, p. 6.
Papers
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Frederic W. Fisher |
Captain of H.M.S. Grafton Mar, 1902[16] – ? |
Succeeded by Robert G. Fraser |
| Preceded by Reginald C. Prothero |
Captain of H.M.S. Implacable 12 May, 1904[17] – ? |
Succeeded by George E. Patey |
| Preceded by Archibald B. Milne |
Rear-Admiral Commanding, H.M. Yachts 4 Aug, 1905[18] – ? |
Succeeded by Norman C. Palmer as Commodore, Second Class Commanding, H.M. Yachts |
| Preceded by William B. Fisher |
Second-in-Command, Atlantic Fleet 27 Aug, 1909 – ? |
Succeeded by Sackville H. Carden |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 4 February, 1890. Issue 32926, col E, p. 6.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1886). p. 193.
- ↑ The Navy List (March, 1891). p. 264.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27023. p. 6692. 15 November, 1898.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 16 May, 1904. Issue 37395, col A, p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 28 July, 1905. Issue 37771, col E, p. 8.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28151. p. 4644. 26 June, 1908.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28164. p. 5731. 4 August, 1908.
- ↑ Hazell's Annual, 1910. p. 199.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28780. p. 9083. 9 December, 1913.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28783. p. 9338. 19 December, 1913.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 29177. p. 5205. 1 June, 1915.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30037. p. 3955. 27 April, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 33566. p. 6. 1 January, 1930.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 16 May, 1904. Issue 37395, col A, p. 7.
- ↑ Keppel Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 168.
