Ernest Humbert Grafton
Vice-Admiral Ernest Humbert Grafton, Royal Navy, Retired (4 August, 1864 – 18 August, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 1 October, 1886.[1]
On 20 February, 1895, Grafton was appointed to the Royal Sovereign as Flag Lieutenant to Vice-Admiral FitzRoy.[2]
Grafton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 1 January, 1899.[3]
Captain
Grafton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1905.[4]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Endymion in June 1906.[5]
Grafton was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Good Hope on 15 July, 1907.[6]
In October 1910, he became captain of the battleship Victorious, remaining there until some time in 1911.[7]
Grafton was appointed captain of the battleship London on 14 May, 1912,[8] remaining there for fifteen months.[9]
Promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 June, 1916, vice Da Costa. Grafton himself was placed on the Retired List, in accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, "at his own request" on 16 June, 1916.[10]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 25 November, 1920.[11]
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/88.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William O. Boothby |
Captain of H.M.S. Endymion Jun, 1906[12] |
Succeeded by Sir Douglas E. R. Brownrigg, Bart. |
| Preceded by George P. W. Hope |
Captain of H.M.S. Good Hope 15 Jul, 1907[13] |
Succeeded by The Hon. Hubert G. Brand |
| Preceded by Joseph R. Bridson |
Captain of H.M.S. Victorious Oct, 1910[14] |
Succeeded by Edward B. Kiddle |
| Preceded by John Luce |
Captain of H.M.S. Hibernia 23 Jan, 1912[15] |
Succeeded by Hugh F. P. Sinclair |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Pyramus ? |
Succeeded by Philip J. Stopford |
| Preceded by Hugh F. P. Sinclair |
Captain of H.M.S. London 14 May, 1912[16] |
Succeeded by Thomas W. Kemp |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25631. p. 4834. 5 October, 1886.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 22 February, 1895. Issue 34507, col D, p. 5.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27040. p. 84. 6 January, 1899.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27812. p. 4557. 30 June, 1905.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1908). p. 322.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List (July, 1913), p. 341.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29636. p. 6217. 23 June, 1916.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32162. p. 12300. 14 December, 1920.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 322.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Grafton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 215.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 341.
