Edward Oliver Brudenell Seymour Osborne

Rear-Admiral Edward O. B. S. Osborne, 1933.
Portrait: © National Portrait Gallery, London.

Vice-Admiral Edward Oliver Brudenell Seymour Osborne, C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy (13 April, 1883 – 17 September, 1956) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Osborne was born in South Kensington. His father, H. B. Osborne, was an Indian Mail Officer.

Osborne underwent examinations for in July, 1897 and gained entrance to Britannia's term of August, 1897, his 1398 marks placing him eleventh among the sixty-three candidates accepted as naval cadets.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 15 March, 1904.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander with seniority of 15 March, 1912.

Osborne was the Gunnery Officer of H.M.S. Conqueror from 15 April, 1912–1915, and Executive Officer 1915–1918.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 31 December, 1915.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 31 December, 1920.

In August 1930, he was appointed in command of the light cruiser Centaur.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral with seniority of 5 January, 1933.

Osborne was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral with seniority of 26 June, 1937 and placed on the Retired List the following day in accordance with Order in Council of 9 March, 1914.

Bibliography

• "Vice-Admiral E. O. B. S. Osborne" (Obituaries). The Times. Tuesday, 18 September, 1956. Issue 53630, col D, pg. 11.

Service Record

• The National Archives. ADM 196/48.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Robert F. Pitcairn	Captain of H.M. T.B. 52 21 Jul, 1903 – 18 Aug, 1903	Succeeded by John S. G. Fraser
Preceded by John C. Hodgson	Captain of H.M.S. Bruce 6 Jul, 1923 – 29 Apr, 1924	Succeeded by Richard A. A. Plowden
Preceded by John C. Hodgson	Captain (D), Ninth Destroyer Flotilla 6 Jul, 1923 – Sep, 1923	Succeeded by Lewis G. E. Crabbe
Preceded by The Hon. Edward B. S. Bingham	Captain (D), Eighth Destroyer Flotilla Sep, 1923 – 29 Apr, 1924	Succeeded by Richard A. A. Plowden
Preceded by Cyril St. C. Cameron	Captain of H.M.S. Malcolm 28 Apr, 1924 – 10 Feb, 1925	Succeeded by Reginald V. Holt
Preceded by Cyril St. C. Cameron	Captain (D), Fifth Destroyer Flotilla 28 Apr, 1924 – 1 Apr, 1925	Succeeded by Reginald V. Holt as Commander (D), Fifth Destroyer Flotilla
Preceded by Edmond J. G. Mackinnon	Captain of H.M.S. Montrose 10 Feb, 1925 – Oct, 1925	Succeeded by James V. Creagh
Preceded by Kenneth MacLeod	Captain (D), First Destroyer Flotilla 1 Apr, 1925 – Oct, 1925	Succeeded by James V. Creagh
Preceded by Dashwood F. Moir	Captain of H.M.S. Egmont 28 Dec, 1926 – 11 Mar, 1928	Succeeded by Edward O. B. S. Osborne
Preceded by Kenneth G. B. Dewar	Captain of H.M.S. Royal Oak 11 Mar, 1928 – 9 Apr, 1928	Succeeded by Hugh D. Hamilton
Preceded by Edward O. B. S. Seymour Osborne	Captain of H.M.S. Egmont 9 Apr, 1928 – Jan, 1929	Succeeded by Clinton F. S. Danby
Preceded by Robin C. Dalglish	Captain of H.M.S. Centaur 1 Aug, 1930 – 25 Jul, 1932	Succeeded by George H. D'O. Lyon
Preceded by Guy C. C. Royle	Captain of H.M.S. Excellent 28 Jul, 1932 – 15 Jul, 1933	Succeeded by Arthur F. Pridham
Preceded by Charles A. A. Larcom	Naval Member of the Ordnance Committee 2 Jan, 1936 – 1 Nov, 1940	Succeeded by Cuthbert W. Swithinbank