Evelyn Robert Le Marchant
Admiral Evelyn Robert Le Marchant, D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (25 January, 1858 – 11 February, 1949) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
In July, 1871, Le Marchant was ranked thirty-second in order of merit of thirty-five candidates accepted as Naval Cadets following the entrance examinations.[1]
Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1882.[2]
Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1896.[3]
Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1902.[4]
In January 1905, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Argonaut.[5] He was not to remain there long, however, as on 15 March, he was appointed in command of the second class battleship Nile.[6]
Le Marchant was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Hogue on 20 December, 1906.[7]
Le Marchant was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 19 December, 1912, vice Purey-Cust.[8] 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 14 January, 1913.[9]
Great War
On 22 December, le Marchant was appointed to M.F.A. Ilex for service at Kingstown, with his flag flown on shore. He was reappointed to the same position on 1 July, born on the books of M.F.A. Boadicea II.[10][11] On 22 December he was appointed to Egmont,[12] as Rear-Admiral of Patrols, Malta.[13]
He was appointed a companion of the Distinguished Service Order on 1 January, 1918.[14] He was invested with the honour on 4 May at Buckingham Palace.[15]
Retirement
Le Marchant was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 23 October, 1917,[16] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 16 May, 1921.[17]
Bibliography
- "Admiral E. R. Le Marchant" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 14 February, 1949. Issue 51305, col E, p. 6.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/87.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/20.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Seymour H. P. Dacres |
Captain of H.M.S. Wild Swan 9 Apr, 1884[18] |
Succeeded by John S. Hallifax |
| Preceded by Hugh P. Williams |
Captain of H.M.S. Brilliant 8 Mar, 1904[19] – 12 Dec, 1904[20] |
Succeeded by Philip Walter |
| Preceded by George H. Cherry |
Captain of H.M.S. Argonaut 3 Jan, 1905[21] – 12 Feb, 1905[22] |
Succeeded by Edmund R. Pears |
| Preceded by Robert S. Rolleston |
Captain of H.M.S. Nile 13 Feb, 1905[23] – 19 Dec, 1906[24] |
Succeeded by Price V. Lewes |
| Preceded by Arthur Y. Moggridge |
Captain of H.M.S. Hogue 20 Dec, 1906[25] – 10 May, 1908[26] |
Succeeded by Thomas W. Kemp |
| Preceded by Francis S. Miller |
Captain of H.M.S. Sutlej 11 May, 1908[27] – 13 Jan, 1909[28] |
Succeeded by Thomas D. L. Sheppard |
| Preceded by Charles W. Winnington-Ingram |
Captain-in-Charge of the Southern Coast Guard District 19 Apr, 1909[29] – 4 Jan, 1911[30] |
Succeeded by William H. Baker-Baker |
| Preceded by John A. Tuke |
Captain of Devonport Dockyard 5 Jan, 1911[31] – 14 Jan, 1913[32] |
Succeeded by John Nicholas |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Jul 04, 1871; pg. 12; Issue 27106.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26809. p. 3. 1 January, 1897.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27512. p. 3. 2 January, 1903.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 578.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 10 November, 1906. Issue 38174, col B, p. 13.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28674. p. 9783. 24 December, 1912.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28681. p. 325. 14 January, 1913.
- ↑ ADM 196/20. f. 578.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (May, 1915). p. 4.
- ↑ ADM 196/20. f. 578.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List (March, 1916). p. 8. This source gives his date of appointment as 24 December.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 86. 1 January, 1918.
- ↑ ADM 196/39. f. 791.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30369. p. 11474. 6 November, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32329. p. 4004. 20 May, 1921.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1884). p. 253.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
- ↑ Le Marchant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 287/578.
