Richard Bingham
Rear-Admiral (retired) THE HONOURABLE Richard Bingham, R.N. (6 May, 1847 – 12 November, 1924) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The younger son of the Third Earl of Lucan, Bingham's mother was a sister to the Earl of Cardigan, who'd been in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava.[1]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 1 June, 1869[2] after serving in the sloop Rosario in Australia.[3]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Commander with seniority of 30 June, 1884.[4]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Captain with seniority of 30 June, 1891.[5]
Bingham was placed ont he Retired List at his own request on 6 January, 1897.[6]
Bingham was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral (retired) with seniority of 15 March, 1904.[7]
Bingham died in London following an operation, aged 77.[8]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Raymond B. Needham |
Captain of H.M.S. Orwell 5 Jul, 1883[9] – 6 Jul, 1884 |
Succeeded by Edward G. F. Law |
| Preceded by Arthur C. B. Bromley |
Captain of H.M.S. Swift 17 Nov, 1887 – 18 Apr, 1891 |
Succeeded by Francis G. Kirby |
| Preceded by George L. Atkinson |
Captain of H.M.S. Indefatigable 11 Jul, 1893[10][11] – 25 Aug, 1893[12] |
Succeeded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
| Preceded by The Hon. Richard Bingham |
Captain of H.M.S. Indefatigable 18 Jul, 1894[13][14] – Aug, 1894[15] |
Succeeded by Robert D. B. Bruce |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1883). p. 9.
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1891). p. 8.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ "Rear-Admiral Bingham." The Times (London, England), Tuesday, Nov 18, 1924; pg. 20; Issue 43812.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1884). p. 229.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Monday, Jul 10, 1893; pg. 10; Issue 33999.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ "The Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), July 12, 1894, Issue 34314, p.10.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102.
- ↑ Bingham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38/112. f. 102. Day of month is illegible.
