Frederick Dundas Gilpin-Brown
Admiral (retired) Frederick Dundas Gilpin-Brown, C.B.E., R.N. (12 April, 1866 – 9 February, 1934) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
At the examinations for naval cadetships in mid 1879, Gilpin-Brown placed thirtieth out of thirty-seven successful candidates.[1]
Gilpin-Brown was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1889.
Gilpin-Brown was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1901.
Gilpin-Brown was promoted to the rank of Captain on 18 September, 1907.
He was appointed to command the battleship Jupiter on 17 November, 1909.[2]
He was appointed to command the battleship New Zealand (later renamed Zealandia) on 24 July, 1911.[3]
He was appointed to command the armoured cruiser Black Prince on 10 April, 1913.[4]
Gilpin-Brown was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 2 January, 1919.[5]
He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 31 July, 1924,[6] and advanced to Admiral on the Retired List on 22 February, 1928.[7]
Bibliography
- "Admiral Gilpin Brown" (Obituaries). The Times. Monday, 12 February, 1934. Issue 46676, col B, p. 17.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/42.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Herbert J. Savill |
Captain of H.M.S. Jupiter 17 Nov, 1909[8][9] – 6 Jun, 1911[10] |
Succeeded by Ernest Stevenson |
| Preceded by Mark E. F. Kerr |
Captain of H.M.S. Hercules 6 Jun, 1911[11] – 24 Jul, 1911[12] |
Succeeded by Allan F. Everett |
| Preceded by Ernest G. Barton |
Captain of H.M.S. New Zealand 24 Jul, 1911[13][14] |
Succeeded by Henry T. Buller as Captain of H.M.S. Zealandia |
| Preceded by Guy R. A. Gaunt |
Captain of H.M.S. Challenger 17 Jan, 1912[15][16] – 31 Oct, 1912[17] |
Succeeded by George D. Jephson |
| Preceded by John S. Luard |
Captain of H.M.S. Black Prince 10 Apr, 1913[18] – 3 Jan, 1915[19][20] |
Succeeded by James D. Dick |
| Preceded by Alfred E. A. Grant |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 16 Sep, 1915[21][22] – 1 Nov, 1918[23] |
Succeeded by John G. Armstrong |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 25 June, 1879. Issue 29603, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 25 October, 1909. Issue 39099, col E, p. 4.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments and Retirements" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 11 July, 1911. Issue 39634, col C, p. 15.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 283.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 31112. p. 364. 7 January, 1919.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32962. p. 5889. 5 August, 1924.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33362. p. 1494. 2 March, 1928.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 25 October, 1909. Issue 39099, col E, p. 4.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 335.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ "Naval Appointments and Retirements" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 11 July, 1911. Issue 39634, col C, p. 15.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 291.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 283.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 283.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392k.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 557.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
- ↑ Gilpin-Brown Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 395.
