Archibald James Pocklington
Admiral Archibald James Pocklington, Royal Navy, Retired (9 June, 1851 – 16 October, 1922) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Early Life & Career
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 March, 1874.[1]
In 1875, Pocklington was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving life from drowning. He earned the clasp for the same decoration in 1877 in recognition of a second such brave effort.[2]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Commander on 21 June, 1887.[3]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1894.[4]
He commanded Andromache during Manœuvres commencing on 8 July, 1896.[5]
Pocklington was appointed in command of the Calypso on 8 May, 1897.[6]
He was placed in command of the first class protected cruiser Europa on 23 November, 1899. He was superseded in her two days after falling from a gangway and breaking his leg. He was treated at Haslar Hospital and then was to be left unemployed for two months. He would be found unfit in a series of surveys before finally being found well on 25 January, 1901. He was appointed as Flag Captain in Sans Pareil on 26 February.[7]
Pocklington was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 11 July, 1905, vice Prothero.[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, dated 16 February, 1906.[9]
He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 30 April, 1910,[10] and to Admiral on the Retired List on 3 June, 1913.[11]
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Pocklington" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 18 October, 1922. Issue 43165, col B, p. 18.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/39.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/18.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Alexander W. Chisholm-Batten |
Captain of H.M.S. Andromache 8 Jul, 1896[12] – 20 Aug, 1896[13] |
Succeeded by John G. M. Field |
| Preceded by Assheton G. Curzon-Howe |
Captain of H.M.S. Cleopatra 8 May, 1897[14] |
Succeeded by Herbert Lyon |
| Preceded by Harry L. F. Royle |
Captain of H.M.S. Calypso 8 May, 1897[15] – 9 Mar, 1899[16] |
Succeeded by Frederick M. Walker |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Argonaut 11 Jul, 1899[17] |
Succeeded by George H. Cherry |
| Preceded by Frank H. Henderson |
Captain of H.M.S. Europa 23 Nov, 1899[18] – 20 Mar, 1900[19] |
Succeeded by Arthur J. Horsley |
| Preceded by Henry C. Bigge |
Captain of H.M.S. Sans Pareil 26 Feb, 1901[20][21] – 8 Sep, 1903[22] |
Succeeded by Ernest J. Fleet |
| Preceded by Henry C. Bigge |
Flag Captain at the Nore 26 Feb, 1901[23][24] – 8 Sep, 1903[25] |
Succeeded by Arthur Y. Moggridge |
| Preceded by Alvin C. Corry |
Captain of Medway Fleet Reserve 1 Nov, 1903[26] – 1 Jun, 1905[27] |
Succeeded by Command Abolished |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24082. p. 1923. 31 March, 1874.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1878). p. 579.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25712. p. 3365. 21 June, 1887.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26534. p. 4154. 20 July, 1894.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27818. p. 4983. 18 July, 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27890. p. 1436. 27 February, 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28362. p. 3063. 3 May, 1910.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28725. p. 3914. 3 June, 1913.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 238.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 21 February, 1901. Issue 36384, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 21 February, 1901. Issue 36384, col D, p. 10.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
- ↑ Pocklington Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1049.
