Herbert Norris Hunter
Captain (retired) Herbert Norris Hunter, R.N. (26 October, 1873 – 27 January, 1950) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Born in Madras, the son of a Major General.
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 December, 1895.
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1906.
Hunter was conspicuous for his drinking. In August 1909 he was noted as drinking more than was "good for the efficient performance of his duties." On 27 September, Captain Prendergast of Carnarvon wrote that he was "doubtful that [Hunter] will ever be able to entirely overcome his weakness for liquor." Hunter was also placed on half pay after he was reportedly drunk at a dinner of the Captain Superintendent of Sheerness. Curiously, he was appointed in command of the destroyer Ghurka for a little over three months. This was followed by a year in larger ships: Vindictive, Magnificent and Irresistible.
Hunter was retired at his own request at half the pay for his rank and without invitation for further service on 1 April, 1911.
Hunter nonetheless served in the Great War, in recruiting at Portsmouth from 1914 to 1917 and then was moved to Lerwick on 26 October 1917.
On 26 January, 1918, Hunter was appointed in command of H.M.S. Ambitious, a shore base at Lerwick. On 8 June, he was placed in command of the armed yacht Narcissus.
Hunter was granted the acting rank of Captain on 26 October, 1918.
Hunter was promoted to the rank of Captain (retired) in recognition of war service, dated 11 November 1918.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Herbert J. T. Marshall |
Captain of H.M.S. Ferret Nov, 1899[1] – 2 Feb, 1900 |
Succeeded by Arthur W. Tomlinson |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Fairy 2 Feb, 1900 – 31 Dec, 1900[Inference] |
Succeeded by William A. Barkley |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Leopard c. Jun, 1900[2] – 15 Jan, 1901 |
Succeeded by Alan E. Hudson |
| Preceded by Christopher P. Metcalfe |
Captain of H.M.S. Ghurka 1 Dec, 1909[3] – 5 Apr, 1910 |
Succeeded by Francis G. St. G. Brooker |
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