Cuthbert Edward Hunter
Admiral Cuthbert Edward Hunter, R.N., Retired (1 March or 10 March, 1866 – 30 April, 1952) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Cuthbert Edward Hunter was born on 1 or 10 March, 1866, in Whickham, County Durham, the son of Mr. John Joseph Hunter, an export merchant and steamship owner, and Mary Hunter.
At the examination for naval cadetships, Hunter placed second out of thirty-seven successful candidates.[1]
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1900.[2]
Captain
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1905.[3]
He assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Edgar in 1907, remaining in her until April 1908.[4]
On 25 January, 1910, Hunter was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Roxburgh,[5] followed by the armoured cruiser Hampshire in December 1911.[6]
Great War
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 3 April, 1917, vice Luard.[7] He was placed on the Retired List on 17 April, at his own request.[8]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 26 November, 1920,[9] and to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 24 November, 1925.[10]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 25 June, 1879. Issue 29603, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27211. p. 4433. 17 July, 1900.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27812. p. 4557. 30 June, 1905.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 8 January, 1910. Issue 39164, col A, p. 5.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30008. p. 3206. 3 April, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 30022. p. 3600. 17 April, 1917.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32166. p. 12399. 17 December, 1920.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33110. p. 7950. 1 December, 1925.
Bibliography
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/88.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Richard B. Farquhar As Vice-President of the Ordnance Board |
Vice-President of the Ordnance Committee 1915 – 1917 |
Succeeded by Ronald A. Hopwood
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Bernard Currey |
Captain of H.M.S. Scylla 1 Jun, 1906 – ? |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Laurence E. Power |
Captain of H.M.S. Edgar 1907 – ? |
Succeeded by Henry D. Wilkin |
| Preceded by Cecil F. Dampier |
Captain of H.M.S. Hermione 30 Apr, 1908 – ? |
Succeeded by Robert E. R. Benson |
| Preceded by Morgan Singer |
Captain of H.M.S. Roxburgh 25 Jan, 1910 – ? |
Succeeded by Cole C. Fowler |
| Preceded by Henry G. G. Sandeman |
Captain of H.M.S. Hampshire Dec, 1911 – ? |
Succeeded by Marcus R. Hill |
