Stephen Herbert Radcliffe
Vice-Admiral Stephen Herbert Radcliffe, C.M.G., Retired (19 February, 1874 – 7 November, 1939) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Radcliffe was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 19 August, 1894.[1]
Radcliffe was appointed a Lieutenant & Commander of the destroyer Lynx on 6 January, 1900.[2]
Radcliffe was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1904.[3]
Radcliffe was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1911.[4]
On 17 May, 1913 Radcliffe was appointed to command the battlecruiser Australia.[5]
He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Drake.
He was appointed in command of the armoured cruiser Achilles on 11 February, 1918.[6]
Radcliffe was appointed in command of the battleship Superb on 22 June, 1918.[7]
He was relieved by Captain Charles W. Bruton in command of the Superb and Group IV of the Nore Reserve on 15 December, 1919, preparatory to assuming the position of Commanding Officer of the Immingham Area on 1 January, 1920.[8]
On 6 April, 1922 Radcliffe was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, and was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 7 April.[9] He was advanced to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 July, 1927.[10]
Bibliography
- "Vice-Admiral S. H. Radcliffe" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 8 November, 1939. Issue 48457, col B, p. 10.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/141.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/89.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Henry Strickland |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 65 18 Jul, 1894[11] |
Succeeded by Viscount Kelburn |
| Preceded by John G. Armstrong |
Captain of H.M.S. Lynx 6 Jan, 1900[12] – 1900[13] |
Succeeded by Reginald E. Carr |
| Preceded by Hepworth S. Alton |
Captain of H.M.S. Locust 2 Feb, 1900[14] |
Succeeded by John Harvey |
| Preceded by Thomas F. T. Michell |
Captain of H.M.S. Pyramus 1 Sep, 1909[15] |
Succeeded by Philip J. Stopford |
| Preceded by Herbert J. O. Millar |
Captain of H.M.A.S. Australia 17 May, 1913[16][17] – 14 Dec, 1916[18] |
Succeeded by Oliver Backhouse |
| Preceded by Fawcet Wray |
Captain of H.M.S. Drake 5 May, 1917[19] – 2 Oct, 1917[20] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
| Preceded by Charles D. Carpendale |
Captain of H.M.S. Achilles 11 Feb, 1918[21] – 22 Jun, 1918[22] |
Succeeded by William F. Blunt |
| Preceded by Sidney R. Drury-Lowe |
Captain of H.M.S. Superb 22 Jun, 1918[23] – 15 Dec, 1919[24] |
Succeeded by Francis G. G. Chilton |
Footnotes
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 January, 1900. Issue 36028, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27691. p. 4182. 1 July, 1904.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28567. p. 3. 1 January, 1911.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 398a.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ "Naval Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 15 December, 1919. Issue 42283, col B, p. 21.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32672. p. 3030. 14 April, 1922.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33294. p. 4565. 15 July, 1927.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 January, 1900. Issue 36028, col E, p. 7.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1901). p. 276.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 363.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1914). p. 398a.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
- ↑ Radcliffe Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 342.
