Difference between revisions of "Henry Percy Valentine Hickman"
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| − | Hickman was | + | The son of Major R. J. Hickman was born in Gibraltar, Monmouth[sic]. |
| − | + | In 1895, it is recorded that he was afflicted with gonorrhea and that this complicated his taking part in a Pilotage examination.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> | |
| − | Hickman was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Hickman was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 30 June, 1898.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> |
| − | Hickman was appointed in command of the {{UK-Undaunted|f=t}} on 3 January, 1918.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44.}} f. | + | Around 1902, Hickman was mentioned by Cdr. [[Hugh Thomas Hibbert|Hibbert]] of {{UK-Fantome|f=p}} for his good work rendered in salving S.S. ''Holmled''[?] off Port Ricla[?].<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> |
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| + | In July 1908, Dampier recorded that Hickman was "at his best in an emergency."<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hickman was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 22 June, 1911.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hickman was appointed to the {{UK-Benbow}} as gunnery officer on 20 June, 1914, and would serve in her until 16 October, 1916, seeing action at the [[Battle of Jutland]].<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224. The Gunnery aspect is not mentioned here, but is in the ''Navy List''.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hickman was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 31 December, 1916.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hickman was appointed in command of the {{UK-Undaunted|f=t}} on 3 January, 1918.<ref>Hickman Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/218.}} f. 224.</ref> | ||
He became ill and was removed from command, dying of pneumonia at the Naval Hospital in Leith even before he was officially superseded in command of {{UK-Undaunted}}. | He became ill and was removed from command, dying of pneumonia at the Naval Hospital in Leith even before he was officially superseded in command of {{UK-Undaunted}}. | ||
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Revision as of 11:03, 23 April 2024
Captain Henry Percy Valentine Hickman (14 February, 1876 – 9 November, 1918) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Major R. J. Hickman was born in Gibraltar, Monmouth[sic].
In 1895, it is recorded that he was afflicted with gonorrhea and that this complicated his taking part in a Pilotage examination.[1]
Hickman was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 June, 1898.[2]
Around 1902, Hickman was mentioned by Cdr. Hibbert of H.M.S. Fantome for his good work rendered in salving S.S. Holmled[?] off Port Ricla[?].[3]
In July 1908, Dampier recorded that Hickman was "at his best in an emergency."[4]
Hickman was promoted to the rank of Commander on 22 June, 1911.[5]
Hickman was appointed to the Benbow as gunnery officer on 20 June, 1914, and would serve in her until 16 October, 1916, seeing action at the Battle of Jutland.[6]
Hickman was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1916.[7]
Hickman was appointed in command of the light cruiser Undaunted on 3 January, 1918.[8]
He became ill and was removed from command, dying of pneumonia at the Naval Hospital in Leith even before he was officially superseded in command of Undaunted.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by The Hon. Arthur L. O. Forbes-Semphill |
Captain of H.M.S. Leander 7 Feb, 1917[9] – 15 Jun, 1917[10] |
Succeeded by Harold E. Sulivan |
| Preceded by Frederic A. Whitehead |
Captain of H.M.S. Roxburgh 6 Sep, 1917[11] |
Succeeded by Gerald W. Vivian |
| Preceded by Francis G. St. John |
Captain of H.M.S. Undaunted 3 Jan, 1918[12] – 13 Nov, 1918[13] |
Succeeded by Ernest W. Denison |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224. The Gunnery aspect is not mentioned here, but is in the Navy List.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/218. f. 224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 112/224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 112/224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 112/224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 112/224.
- ↑ Hickman Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 112/224.
